The Golf Insiders 03/19/14 Sponsored by CS2 - a podcast by The Golf Insiders

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The Golf Insiders returns for its 6th season with Holly G and Rich Bianco in the studio talking about Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. News of late is that Tiger Woods pulled out of the tournament still suffering from back issues. His status for the Masters is still up in the air.
Holly and Rich were at the news conference at Bay Hill earlier today and have a few audio clips from the King.
Arnold Palmer talks about the golf course and its condition at Bay Hill. The greens will be running fast around 12-13 on the Stimp meter. He says the fairways are in great condition after 36 events. 
Arnold also spoke about Tiger not being able to play in his tournament. Tiger called Mr Palmer and relayed his regrets for not being able to play but it was what his doctor advised. He thinks Tiger needs to take some time off. He feels that if he was in the same position that he would have done the same.
Arnold also discussed the possibility of Tiger breaking Jack Nicklaus' major championship record. Arnold feels the fact that there is not a player out there now that instills fear in golfers on the Pro Tour that would cause them to back off.  He thinks it lessens the possibilities of that happening. These young guys are tough and strong and are coming on. Players have to be physically and mentally fit.
Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in from the press center at Bay Hill and talks to Holly and Rich about Tiger Woods and his health. Bob speculates what may be wrong with Tiger since Tiger has not been that forthcoming about the specifics of the injury. Bob also compares the back injury to Freddie Couples who has played with back injuries for 20 years or so.
Bob and Holly talk about Justin Rose comming off his shoulder problem and what his chances at Bay Hill this week. They also discuss Patrick Reed's comments that he is equal in talent to the Top 5 pros on the PGA Tour.
Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about Bay Hill and all things golf. Todd brings up the point if Tiger is able to play at Augusta, where is his game at? He has only made a number of starts this season and has had to withdraw due to injuries at some of the events.  Where is his confidence?
Rich asks Todd about Tiger's golf swing and is it the right one for him since it seems to be beating his body down.
Todd feels that Reed might be one of the guys to beat this week the way he has been playing, striking the ball and putting. Jimmie Walker has also won a few times this year. 
Jeff Babineau, Golfweek Editor, calls in from Bay Hill to wrap up the show.  Jeff talks about the course and how it sets up for the tournament. Holly and Jeff discuss the chances of players like Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler and Graham McDowell and other players who have played well at the Arnold Palmer in the past.

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