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Hate to be Rude
with Jeff Rude

Hate to be Rude: Rich Beem

Ever wonder what a touring pro keeps in his bag? 2002 PGA Champion Rich Beem probably carries more than anyone, but it all has a purpose.


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Hate to be Rude: Bernhard Langer

Jeff Rude spends time with Bernhard Langer to discuss his two Masters victories, his changes in his putting stroke and his experience with the putt that many called the most pressurized putt in the history of golf.

Aug 19 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Kellen Winslow

Hall of Fame tight end Kellen Winslow talks to Jeff Rude about Tiger Woods in the clutch, diversity in golf today and the impact of the 1982 playoff game known as The Epic in Miami.

Aug 5 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Bob Tway

Bob Tway always likes to talk about his victory at the 1986 PGA Championship. But as Jeff Rude finds out, Tway's current passion is the play of his son, Kevin, a standout at Oklahoma State.

Jul 29 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Brad Faxon

Brad Faxon, one of golf's better putters, tells Jeff Rude whose stroke he most admires, and how bad he schooled Phil in table tennis.

Jul 22 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Hale Irwin

At age 64, Hale Irwin is still a cut-making machine. As he explains to Jeff Rude, Irwin can tell just by looking in a player's eyes how much he wants to win.

Jul 15 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Jim Furyk

Jeff Rude catches up with the man behind the most recognizable swing in golf, Jim Furyk, to chat about what makes his swing so effective.

Jul 1 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Aaron Stewart

It's been 10 years since Aaron Stewart's father, Payne, won the U.S. Open. Aaron shares some of his favorite memories of dad with Jeff Rude.

Jun 17 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Nick Faldo

6-time major winner Nick Faldo talks about his Ryder Cup captaincy, and what he's learned about golf from sitting in the TV tower... and it has nothing to do with the art of telestrating.

Jun 10 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Pete Dye

Famed Golf Course Architect Pete Dye tells Jeff Rude why he enjoys being yelled at by Tour players and doesn't mind being nicknamed Dye-abolical.

Jun 3 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Paul Azinger

The Ryder Cup is still in the forefront of U.S. captain Paul Azinger’s mind, and for good reason. Zinger tells Golfweek how the Cup literally left its mark on him, and hints about his plans for ‘09.

May 6 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Kenny Perry

Kenny Perry may be pushing 50 years old, but he's not slowing down. Hot off wins at the Ryder Cup and FBR Open, and a close second at the Masters, Perry takes a moment to chat with Jeff Rude about his career.

Apr 22 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Fuzzy and Gretchen

It's Fuzzy's 30th and final year at the Masters, and Jeff Rude wants to celebrate by getting to know the Fuzz and his daughter Gretchen a little better. See what Gretchen's father taught her about golf, and more importantly, about life.

Apr 8 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Boo Weekley

Boo Weekley's back for another dose of Hate to be Rude! This time we catch up with him at the 2009 PGA Merch Show where he tells us about his new fashion line, his gift from Happy Gilmore and his new Club Ridin' School!

Feb 18 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Carson Daly

Television host and former teen idol Carson Daly talks with Jeff Rude about growing up playing against Tiger Woods in AJGA, and caddying for O.J. Simpson.

Feb 11 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Annika Sorenstam

Jeff Rude catches up with Annika Sorenstam shortly after her wedding and asks about her break dancing moves as well as the LPGA's great going away present.

Jan 28 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Vijay Singh

Having just won the FedEx Cup in 2008, Jeff Rude asks Vijay Singh what he's going to do with all the money, and if he still thinks he's the game's greatest putter.

Jan 14 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Best of '08

This season, Hate to be Rude has had some memorable moments. We look back at a few of the best moments of 2008.

Dec 12 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Erik Compton

Erik Compton is not your average golfer. Born with a broken heart, he's been granted the ultimate mulligan.

Nov 14 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Shaquille O'Neal

As the NBA gets started this week, basketball star Shaquille O'Neal summons his golf gurus Chi Chi Rodriguez and Tiger Woods as he talks golf with Jeff Rude.

Oct 31 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Art Sellinger

Need some tips on flying the ball further? The RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship is going on this week and we have the man behind it all, 2-time World Champion Art Sellinger.

Oct 24 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Lumpy

Jeff Rude questions PGA Tour funny man Tim "Lumpy" Herron on the thought processes of a tour player moving from golf-friendly Arizona to much-less-golf-friendly Minnesota.

Oct 17 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Fuzzy Zoeller

It's that time of year again; the golf season winds down, the mornings are delivered with a cool, crisp air. Fuzzy Zoeller is out hunting deer on random golf courses...wait, what?

Oct 10 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Will MacKenzie

If Davis Love is the ultimate pro golfer/daredevil combo in the world, then Will MacKenzie is the ultimate pro golfer/daredevil combo of the universe. The man went from living in his car, to living in an ice cave in Alaska before making it on tour!

Oct 3 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Davis Love III

Davis Love III may be a professional golfer, but that doesn't mean he's boring. We find out what extreme sports Love, well, loves!

Sep 26 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Billy Casper

Less rudeness, this episode is more about getting a rare 1-on-1 with 3-time Major winner Billy Casper.

Sep 23 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Jim Weathers

Jeff Rude talks to resident PGA Tour healer Jim Weathers about all his aches and pains, and this business about Lefty being the most flexible guy on tour.

Sep 12 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Charles Howell

"Chucky Triple Sticks" is on the menu to talk about what he did to cost the Tour a sponsor, and the one thing he has that Tiger wants.

Sep 5 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Jerry Kelly

While not exactly the original tough guy on tour, Jerry Kelly tells Jeff Rude why he has an advantage over most other players, and who is best left alone.

Aug 29 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Jesper Parnevik

Jeff Rude tracks down Jesper Parnevik to get some diet tips, among other things, and finds out that hitting A LOT of balls might be the best thing out there...

Aug 22 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Dottie Pepper

Dottie tells us what makes her so fiery, and why she thinks Lorena will never be a contender on the PGA Tour.

Aug 15 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Rich Beem

Ever wonder what a touring pro keeps in his bag? 2002 PGA Champion Rich Beem probably carries more than anyone, but it all has a purpose.

Aug 8 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Linn Strickler

Jeff Rude gets inside the ropes with "The Growler", 35 year veteran tour caddie Linn Strickler, and finds out what funny things he's done to some of the top pro's!

Aug 1 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Fred Couples

2009 Presidents Cup captain Fred Couples explains his theory behind wanting Robin Williams as an assistant captain for the Americans. Also, what's his deal with cell phones?

Jul 25 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Padraig Harrington

Last year's Open Champion has some tips for Captain Azinger's Ryder Cup squad. We'll get to that after a quick jam session with Padraig Harrington's favorite band, and no, it's not U2.

Jul 17 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Ian Poulter

The club head cover says it all. Actually, Ian Poulter says a lot more as he invites Jeff Rude to check out his Orlando Florida home. 120 over the speed limit? Really??

Jul 11 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Tom Kite

Tom Kite may best be remembered by his chip-in for birdie on the seventh hole at Pebble, however, Jeff Rude loves him for his relentless work ethic.

Jul 4 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Lee Westwood

Lee Westwood may not like St. Andrews, but he can still benchpress Jeff Rude.

Jun 27 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Brandt Snedeker

Brandt Snedeker nearly won The Masters, and he wants everyone to know those tears weren't over spilled milk...we're talking about The Masters!

Jun 20 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Justin Leonard

Justin Leonard steps up to Rude's plate this week and throws him out of the fantasy 4-some after 3 holes for, get this, talking too much.

Jun 13 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Chris Berman

ESPN's Chris Berman explains the subtle differences between calling the action for golf and the NFL.

Jun 6 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Jack Nicklaus

Jeff Rude went hunting and bagged a big one, the Golden Bear himself. Let's get down to business, who does Jack think is better?

May 30 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Paul Goydos

He didn't win at TPC, but Paul Goydos managed to win over a slew of new fans. He'll probably get a few more after his conversation with Jeff Rude.

May 23 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Tommy Armour III

The coolest guy on tour throws one of the coolest annual parties this side of Hollywood. Tommy Armour III gives us the insider's house tour from this year's Byron Nelson.

May 16 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Fred Funk

Jeff Rude finds out why the Funky One insists on playing two tours at once. And where would he take Rude for a date?

May 9 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Trevor Immelman

Jeff Rude talks with Masters champion Trevor Immleman. What are the rules of the Green Jacket anyway?

May 2 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Butch Harmon

Golf instructor Butch Harmon chats with Jeff Rude about what it takes to coach the world's best golfers.

Apr 25 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Justin Rose

Justin Rose shows off his underwear to Jeff Rude? And, Willie Mac is the funniest man on Tour.

Apr 18 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Tiger vs. Jack

Tiger or Jack? Jack or Tiger? Jeff Rude asks the game's biggest names who they'd put their money on.

Apr 9 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Boo Weekley

Rude talks to Milton, Florida's favorite son, Boo Weekley, and asks about his multi-thousand-dollar mobile home.

Apr 4 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Curtis Strange

Curtis Strange takes a short break from intimidating passersby to try and scare up some conversation with the Rudest man in golf media.

Mar 27 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Woody Austin

Jeff Rude dives in with the Aquaman to tackle Blackjack and ball striking. Then the Dynamic Duo goes deep to uncover why Austin is the best athlete on Tour.

Mar 21 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Arron Oberholser

Rude asks Arron Oberholser if his 8 degrees of spine tilt leans to the left or to the right.

Mar 14 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Tom Lehman

Jeff Rude asks Tom Lehman about his eye opening trip to Iraq, and finds out what he plans to do when he retires.

Mar 7 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Pebble Beach Quick Hits

Jeff Rude fills his celebrity quota for the year from the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Feb 28 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: David Feherty

Hey David Feherty, Sergio Garcia called and he wants his clothes back. Jeff Rude catches up with the cycling banana during his travails on the West Coast.

Feb 22 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Omarosa

Jeff Rude goes toe-to-toe with Omarosa Manigault Stallworth of "Celebrity Apprentice" and Sweet Spot Golf. See who wins!!!

Feb 15 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Mark O'Meara

Jeff Rude asks the Prince of Pebble Beach who picks up the tab when he and Tiger Woods have dinner. If O'Meara's Isleworth home was riding on someone to make a 10 footer, who would he select to make the putt?

Feb 8 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Greg Norman

Jeff Rude asks the Shark what it's like to run a business while making sure Sergio Garcia behaves himself.

Feb 1 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: David Duval

Jeff Rude has a heart-to-heart conversation with David Duval? Where has he been, what was he doing and where is he going?

Jan 25 with Jeff Rude
Hate to be Rude: Lee Trevino

Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride. In the inaugural episode, Jeff Rude has the easy task of getting Lee Trevino to open up.

Jan 18 with Jeff Rude


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