Billy Hurley III shares short-game tips, his best Arnie story

Billy Hurley III joins the show to discuss his back injury that has kept him on the sidelines since 2019, short-game tips for all golfers and his unexpected encounter with Arnie at Bay Hill several years ago

Billy Hurley III joins the show to discuss his back injury and surgery that has kept him on the sidelines since 2019. He hopes to return to competition later this season.

The Naval Academy graduate follows his alma mater's football and basketball teams, and he shares an unforgettable moment with Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill from several years ago: The King asked Hurley why his Navy basketball team lost a recent game, and they had a fun exchange about it. 

Hurley also shares some helpful practice tips for pre-round warmups – from bunker shots to tricky chip shots – as he offers some practical nuggets to improve your short game.

The Maryland resident shares how extraordinary it was to win a PGA Tour event only a few miles from his home (2016 Quicken Loans National) and the emotion of that day for him and his family.

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