2.17.26 | Emilia Doran and Fred Perpall | Future of Golf & The Genesis Invitational Preview

On this Tuesday edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams is joined by Emilia Doran, live from Riviera, to reflect on the dramatic finish at the AT&T Pro-Am at Pebble Beach and preview The Genesis Invitational at one of the PGA TOUR’s most iconic venues.

Emilia shares her perspective from inside the ropes on what separated the best players at Pebble, including Scottie Scheffler’s late Sunday charge and Collin Morikawa’s return to the winner’s circle. Drawing from her experience walking alongside the game’s elite, she explains how decision-making, commitment, and shot variety continue to define performance at the highest level, and how working alongside a caddie can make the difference in pressure moments late in a round.

The conversation then shifts to The Genesis Invitational at Riviera, where Emilia breaks down why the course remains one of the TOUR’s most respected tests and how softer conditions could impact scoring this week. She also discusses how being around the world’s best players has shaped her own approach to competition and course management.

Later, USGA President Fred Perpall joins Gary to discuss the continued growth of the game and how new players are entering through non-traditional formats before transitioning to green-grass golf. He also shares insight into the USGA’s anchor site strategy for the U.S. Open and how the USA Development initiative is helping create opportunities for the next generation of elite American golfers.

Gary closes with this week’s Book Club, featuring The Inner Game of Tennis and The War of Art, two reads focused on performance, mindset, and managing pressure.

5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).

0:00 Opening Thoughts

5:42 - Venues on the PGA Tour

10:58 Emilia Doran

27:36 Fred Perpall

44:23 Book Club