2.9.26 | Beau Welling & Luke Clanton | Modern Golf Design & Life as a Young Pro | 5 Clubs

On this Monday edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams reviews key developments from the weekend in golf, highlighted by the performances of Chris Gotterup and Patrick Reed.

Golf course designer and World Curling President Beau Welling joins 5 Clubs with Gary from Italy to discuss his wide ranging career, current projects with TGR Design, and the evolution of modern golf architecture. Welling shares insight into how data, playability, and course design can challenge elite players while remaining accessible for golfers of all skill levels, along with a look at the growing demand for golf worldwide.

Luke Clanton then joins the show to talk about his fast rise from elite amateur golf to earning his PGA TOUR card through PGA TOUR U. Clanton breaks down what it felt like playing under the spotlight at the WM Phoenix Open, why pressure is something he embraces, and how he’s adjusting to life on tour from training and adding weight, to staying grounded with perspective from his family.

They also discuss Clanton’s comfort in a TV driven environment like TGL, what he’s learning from being around the game’s best, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, and how he keeps his routine and mindset consistent as expectations grow.

The episode also looks at Patrick Reed’s early season success overseas, his wins on the DP World Tour, and what that momentum could mean moving forward as he continues to compete internationally and in major championships.

0:00 Opening Thoughts

2:59 Recap of Weekend Winners

14:00 Beau Welling

27:50 Luke Clanton

42:59 Patrick Reed wins in Qatar