A monthly podcast in which the outspoken Brandel Chamblee and award-winning journalist Jaime Diaz discuss, debate and break down some of the more interesting topics in golf.
Episode 23: Olympics review, Nelly’s dominance and FedExCup Playoffs preview
Brandel Chamblee and Jaime Diaz give golf at the Olympics an 'A', discuss if Nelly Korda is the next dominant LPGA player, preview the FedExCup playoffs, and who will Steve Stricker pick for the American Ryder Cup team?
8/19/2021 • 31 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 22: The Player Impact Program, Spieth and Ko's comeback and Rory's Kiawah return
Jaime Diaz and Brandel Chamblee break down the pros and cons of the Player Impact Program, discuss Lydia Ko & Jordan Spieth's dual resurgence, and revisit Rory McIlroys PGA Championship win in 2012 and whether he will get back to that level. Plus Brandel dives into the world of golf course architecture.
4/30/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 38 seconds
Episode 21: DJ skipping the Olympics, LPGA Course Distance, and Rory's Swing
In this latest installment, Brandel and Jaime discuss Dustin Johnson skipping the Tokyo Olympics, the role of power and the length of courses in the LPGA, Rory McIlroy altering his golf swing, the 'Bryson effect', and Brandel ventures into golf architecture.
3/19/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 20: Patrick Reed Controversy, USGA tackles Distance, and more
Brandel and Jaime catch us up on the biggest golf stories of 2021 so far, including Patrick Reed's controversial win at the Farmers Insurance Open, to the 2022 PGA Championship moving on from Trump Bedminster to the USGA's distance findings, and much more
2/3/2021 • 49 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 19: Masters Preview
On this Brandel Chamblee Podcast with Jaime Diaz, Brandel and Jaime preview the Masters, discussing how it will play in November and without patrons, pick their favorites, and speculate on how Tiger, Bubba, and others will fare at Augusta National.
11/6/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 18: DJ's Tour Championship win, Koepka's injuries and a U.S. Open Preview
In this latest installment, Brandel explains why Dustin Johnson didn’t really win the Tour Championship, the guys discuss DJ’s ascension to FedEx Cup Champion through his career, tackle the injuries of Brooks Koepka, chat about the place of trash talk in the game, and explain why Winged Foot is the very best venue to host a U.S. Open.
9/10/2020 • 58 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 17: Rahm reaches World no. 1, Tiger struggles, Distance debate and more
Jaime Diaz and Brandel Chamblee discuss Jon Rahm's ascension to World no. 1, Tiger Woods' struggles in his return at the Memorial and debate the importance of distance in today's game.
7/22/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 16: PGA Tour without fans, U.S. Open talk and Bryson's transformation
On this episode, Brandel and Jaime give their impressions of the Tour playing without fans, reflect on the U.S. Open and some of its controversial course setups and Bryson DeChambeau's body transformation and the distance that has come with it.
6/17/2020 • 58 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 15: Tiger Slam
On this episode, Brandel and Jaime touch on live golf's return at TaylorMade Driving Relief before going in-depth remembering the Tiger Slam and attempt to put it in perspective with other monumental achievements from the world of golf.
5/25/2020 • 58 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 14: How players should approach this time off
On the latest episode of The Brandel Chamblee Podcast with Jaime Diaz, Brandel and Jaime discuss how players should approach this time off, and which players could really benefit from it. Plus, Brandel on what he took away from last night’s re-air of the 2019 Players featuring Rory McIlroy, and he breaks down just how much ‘feel’ means to a players golf swing.
4/29/2020 • 30 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 13: Greatest Individual Rounds in Masters History
On this episode, Brandel and Jaime react to the recent scheduling news, including this year’s Masters being moved to November. Plus, they reflect back on some of the greatest individual rounds ever played at Augusta. Some of their answers might surprise you!
4/7/2020 • 29 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 12: The Making of Great Golfers
On this episode, Brandel and Jaime discuss how they’re coping with these tough times and what makes golf so special, almost a welcome distraction. Plus, they breakdown the making of great golfers and what they all have in common.
3/23/2020 • 32 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 11: Tiger at Riviera and distance report debate
Brandel and Jaime discuss Riviera and Tiger Woods' past, present and future at the historic course, then take a deep dive into the USGA and R&A’s Distance Insights Report.
2/13/2020 • 59 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 10: Top 25 Most Impactful Moments in Golf the Past 25 Years
To celebrate the 25-year anniversary of Golf Channel’s launch on January 17, 1995, we bring you this special edition of The Brandel Chamblee Podcast with Jaime Diaz. In this episode, Brandel and Jaime discuss and debate the top 25 most impactful moments in golf the past 25 years.
1/13/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 9: Tiger, knee injuries and rivalries
This week on The Brandel Chamblee Podcast with Jaime Diaz, the two discuss Tiger Woods’ performance at The Challenge: Japan Skins and the recent rash of knee injuries for PGA Tour players. Plus, Brandel and Jaime go in-depth on the Rory McIlroy / Brooks Koepka rivalry and discuss some of golf’s greatest rivalries from the past.
10/25/2019 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 8: Player of the Year Debate
In this episode, Brandel and Jaime discuss the 2019 Solheim Cup and the state of golf instruction before debating Brooks versus Rory for Player of the Year and the importance of The Players Championship.
9/20/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 7: The Distance Debate
On this latest installment, Brandel and Jaime sit down to discuss one of the hottest topics in golf today, the distance debate. Plus, an interesting take on how to effectively rate today's golf instructors.
8/30/2019 • 48 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 6: How will this decade of majors be remembered?
In this episode, Brandel looks back at his experience playing in last month's Senior Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, which included hitting balls next to Tom Watson on the practice range. The main topic of conversation revolves around just how this (2010-'19) decade of major championships will be remembered and where it ranks among others.
8/9/2019 • 37 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 5: Looking ahead to the 119th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach
On this latest installment, Brandel and Jaime look ahead to next week's 119th U.S. Open Championship. Among the topics discussed are Brooks Koepka's chance at a three-peat and expectations for how Pebble Beach will be set up. Brandel also reflects back at his own performance at last week's Principal Charity Classic.
6/7/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 4: Tiger's comeback
In this fourth installment, Brandel Chamblee and Jaime Diaz discuss Tiger Woods' latest Masters victory and overall comeback. Where does his comeback rank when compared to others in sports? Will the 43-year old catch Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major championships? Is Tiger the best player in the world right now? If so, which players pose the biggest threat to that claim? Buckle in for the ride as Brandel and Jaime have a discussion about one of the greatest comebacks in sports history from nearly every angle.
5/3/2019 • 1 hour, 45 minutes
Episode 3: The Masters
On this third installment, Brandel and Jaime have an in-depth conversation about the Masters. Notable discussions include what makes the year's first major and Augusta National so special, how today's players could learn a lot from Bobby Jones, and who are the favorites to put on the green jacket next month.
3/29/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 2: Who is Brandel Chamblee?
From his roots in Dallas, Texas to how much he prepares before going on air, get to know Brandel like never before. Episode 2 takes a deep dive into the former PGA Tour player turned Golf Channel analyst and the namesake of this podcast, Brandel Chamblee.
3/8/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 1: Tiger or Jack? Who is the greatest golfer of all time?
Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee and Jaime Diaz compare the careers of Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus and debate one of golf's greatest arguments, who is the greatest golfer of all time?
1/26/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 0: Hello podcast world
Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee and Jaime Diaz discuss the format behind their new monthly podcast.