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Emergency 9 Golf

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Covering the world of golf and more. Golf junkies, Mike Morrone, Jay Woodson, and McLean Boyd will use their decades of golf industry expertise to bring you fun, entertaining and informative takes on golf news. Each episode will react to news across the golf landscape while occasionally diverging to other life topics. Special guests will be making appearances throughout the 19th hole conversations of these three golf buddies.
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Episodes

Episode 196: Spaun Shines

JJ Spaun is your US Open champion! It was quite a week at quite a course for this year's US Open and we break it all down. We give our thoughts on JJ's breakout win as well as some of the other top contenders. How did we feel the course played? Did Sam Burns get a bad ruling and did it cost him? We of course chat about Rory and his comments during the event. We take a quick look at Ryder Cup standings after an important week for the players. Also, the PGA Tour has a new boss, will it be good for...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 15 min

Episode 195: Oakmont Preview

Two man show again and the RBC Canadian Open kicks off the conversation with a little breakdown of the playoff between Ryan Fox and Sam Burns. Then we get into Rory McIlroy and what is going on with him. How concerned should we be? We discuss his performance, his driver, his media availability and mental state. We then get into the preview of this week's US Open at Oakmont. It is sure to be a hard test but is it going to be entertaining? What kind of players will play well this week? We chat abo...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 3 min

Episode 194: The New Finau?

Mike and Jay back at it for another 2-man show. They start off by discussing some topics regarding Ben Griffin's first solo win. After they dive into the statistics of both Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood. Is Tommy the new Finau? Why can't he win? Also, they look at what really makes Scottie so good. It was then time for a Ryder Cup check-in and see where both teams stack up at this point in the season. Is Europe the favorite? A few other small items are discussed prior to their selections...

May 28, 20251 hr 15 min

Episode 193: From Jail to Quail

Scottie gets his revenge at the PGA Championship and wins his third major. We discuss his "Tiger-like" approach and his mentality that separates him from the rest of the field. We also chat about many of the other top players- Rory, Bryson, and Rahm. Driver testing is discussed after many players had drivers taken out of play. Do we agree with this testing? Also, what are our thoughts on the mud ball situation and lift, clean and place policies on tour? Some comments about Quail Hollow made head...

May 23, 20251 hr 7 min

Episode 192: Top Tier Talent

After a little hiatus, the guys get caught up on some of the big topics in golf from the last couple of weeks. JT was a big topic, of course, after his recent win at RBC Heritage and his loyal fans on our podcast. We touch on the legitimacy of the Zurich 2-man event. We also get into Scottie's big win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Some of the numbers are scary good! There was some venue discussions regarding all of the events in TX and look at improving some the venue quality on tour. The show cap...

May 07, 20251 hr 29 min

Episode 191: Grand Masters

We called it! What a Masters! Rory McIlroy finally gets it done and wins the Grand Slam. We break down all of the drama and story lines from the weekend. Does this lift some pressure on Rory for him to win a bunch more? Where will he stand all-time when he's done? We talk about a few of the other players of note from Augusta. The show ends with our picks for this week's signature event at the RBC Heritage.

Apr 17, 20251 hr 16 min

Episode 190: Manifesting an Epic Masters

Best time of the year! It's Masters week! We first start by breaking down some of the story lines from the previous few weeks that we missed. There is a look in at our personal games before a quick thought regarding the LIV-PGA Tour merger talks. We then dive into the Masters and who we expect to play well. Are we in for an epic Masters?? We try to manifest it before giving our sleepers. The show ends with our DraftKings picks for this week. Enjoy!

Apr 10, 20251 hr 5 min

Episode 189: Soft

Quite a week at The Players Championship but first the boys get into some deep, big picture items as it relates to the game of golf after a recent golf conference in Richmond. They then breakdown Rory's win and actions at The Players. One of our hosts thinks players on Tour are soft these days. After that aside the get more in-depth with the actual golf and club selection from JJ Spaun during the playoff. We also discuss the golf course and why we think it is so good. We finish with our picks fo...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 9 min

Episode 188: They Owe You Nothing

We start off the show discussing Russell Henley and his win at the API this past weekend. There are some other talking points that we get into based on storylines coming out of the event. JT being back in the top 10 gets us debating the most talented players in the game and how JT compares to them, even some of his good buddies. Collin Morikawa skipped out of any media interviews after loosing at Bay Hill and then doubles down by saying he doesn't owe anyone anything. It makes one of our hosts h...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 27 min

Episode 187: Bomb and Dink

Look at us, back-to-back weeks with a show! The show starts with a mini-tech talk regarding clubs before we get into the Mexico Open and the contrasting styles of Brian Campbell and Aldrich Potgieter. TGL was on live as we were recording so we discussed some on-going thoughts regarding the competition and product. Full Swing season 3 is now out, will you watch? We also chat about comments from Lucas Glover that has legs on social media about banning AimPoint. Some pace of play and rangefinder ta...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 3 min

Episode 186: Aberg Ahead

We are back but start with some non-golf related sports topics. The Super Bowl, hockey and basketball are topics discussed before we get into some golf. Ludvig Aberg wins at Torrey and we discuss what kind of career he may have. We touch on Scottie, TGL, LIV golf, and 7-woods in a wide ranging episode. The show caps off with our picks for this week's Mexico Open.

Feb 19, 20251 hr 22 min

Episode 185: TGL Biggest Fan

After another hiatus, the boys are back to talk some golf. We give our evolving thoughts on TGL as we recorded the show during the latest match. One of our hosts is very bullish on the product. We then discuss a few topics that came out of Pebble Beach week. Can Rory sustain this new strategy and type of play to win a major this year? What have some of the best players in the history of the game done? We scrutinize Jason Day's outfit on Sunday and whether or not he went too far this time. We the...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 33 min

Episode 184: The Show About Nothing

In the vein of Seinfeld, this was the show about nothing. We went a different direction and had no show agenda. We just let the golf discussions go as they would sitting around the table with a beer after a round of golf. TGL is discussed as well as our own personal games. The show caps off with our typical DraftKings picks for this week's American Express Championship.

Jan 16, 20251 hr 35 min

Episode 183: New Year, New Golf

Happy New Year folks! We are back to kick off 2025. The guys start off the show discussing some of the topics that came from Hideki's record win at Kapalua. We have a personal connection to Max Homa's new swing coach and we give a little more background on him. We then get into the debut of TGL and breakdown their debut night. What did we like? We do we think needs to change? Is Tiger the only way golf will be popular? Since it is the season kickoff show, we had to make some predictions and disc...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 28 min

Episode 182: The Grinch

After a couple of weeks off, the boys get into a few of the golf headlines that have popped up in that time. This is our last show of 2024 and one of the hosts was a bit of a Grinch as it relates to the world of golf and much of what is happening. We start off by discussing Scottie's win at the Hero and touch on JT and Tiger as well. Q-School was this past week and a friend of the pod was medalist! The state of golf with the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, TGL, and other golf entertainment events are discus...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 23 min

Episode 181: Rank and File

We are almost to the end of the season. We discuss Rory and his Race to Dubai victory to kick off the show. There are a couple little diversions along the way. We then get into the PGA Tour changes coming off the heels of Rafa Campos's win in Bermuda. Is that kind of life changing win a thing of the past? Some Ryder Cup news items are broken down. We then get into our picks for the RSM Classic and last event of the Fall Series.

Nov 21, 20241 hr 16 min

Episode 180: Remember Us?

Remember us? After a couple of weeks off, we are back. We discuss some items as it relates to judging how good your putting is and then get into a conversation regarding chipping and pitching on Bermuda grass. Hopefully those chats help you! We then get into some thoughts on Rory's swing change and the proposed changes to the PGA Tour in 2026. A couple of Ryder Cup items "broke" right before we came on the air so we give our thoughts on those. We then cap the show with our picks for this week's ...

Nov 14, 20241 hr 9 min

Episode 179: The Cooler

The PGA Tour "off-season" is a little slow so we are shooting the bull about our own games and experiences. There are a few topics in the world of professional golf that we touched on. We then answer some listener questions this week that have quite a range of topics. The show finishes with our picks for this week's ZOZO Championship in Japan.

Oct 23, 20241 hr 32 min

Episode 178: Jay's Big Debut

It is a slow time in the golf world so we are a bit all over the place. We start off with a discussion on Jay's debut in a big time club event. With a plus 7 handicap in tow, is he ready to grind in a club event? Professional events be dammed, it's sandbagger time. We then get into Matt McCarty's recent success and heater. That also leads us down a discussion on the struggles and costs associated with getting good players and athletes on tour. We answer a few questions from listeners in a poorly...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 16 min

Episode 177: Same Old Story

Another Presidents Cup in the books and a similar story. We break down the action from another American victory. We discuss some the players, matches, and drama that unfolded. Who performed well? Who performed poorly? The captains and their roles are discussed. Will Keegan's inclusion as a player help him out next year as the Ryder Cup captain? There are a few other notes from around the world of golf and Mike is back with another "Masshole Minute". What is he fired up about now? We then make ou...

Oct 02, 20241 hr 13 min

Episode 176: Team Golf

After an off week for the boys, we are back to discuss a lot of topics in the world of golf from tours all around the globe. We start discussing Rory and his close calls recently on the DP World Tour. We then get into a few LIV topics as they played back-to-back weeks to determine their titles. A "Masshole Minute" makes a return thanks to comments by Jon Rahm. There is a short chat about the Solheim Cup and US Mid-Am after we had boots on the ground for both events. We then finish by previewing ...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 17 min

Episode 175: Cup Full of Money

After a week off, we are back to discuss the season finale. Scottie Scheffler is crowned FedEx Cup champion after a tremendous season. How good was this season? Where does it rank in recent years? We discuss his year and his dominance. Did he actually make too much money this year? We touch on a few other topics surrounding the Tour Championship and adjacent topics. We then get into the Captain's picks for this year's Presidents Cup. Who got snubbed? We cap the show with our picks for the Fall S...

Sep 11, 20241 hr 27 min

Episode 174: Cups Runneth Over

We discuss a lot of different "Cups" on today's show. We start off with Keegan Bradley's win at the BMW in Denver. We get into the cut line of the top 30 in the FedEx Cup playoffs as well. There is a session complaining about the rules of golf after Matt Fitzpatrick is denied a new driver head after his cracks. We then get into the President's Cup teams, standings and potential captain's picks, which lead into a Ryder Cup discussion surrounding Keegan's captaincy. We touch on Lydia Ko's in at St...

Aug 27, 20241 hr 25 min

Episode 173: US Mid-Am Guests & Hideki Hangs on in Memphis

Had a couple of guests to start off the show this week. Jordan Utley and John Rosenstock have both recently qualfied for the US Mid-Am in their hometown, so we get a chance to talk about the experience so far and how did they get it done! Make sure to root them on! Jay and Mike then do a stripped down version of their normal routine afterwards to talk Hideki, Presidents Cup, LIV and some other note worthy golf items. They finish the show with their picks for the BMW Championship this week in Col...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 51 min

Episode 172: Setting an Example

We get into the regular season finale at the Wyndham Championship and an eventful final round. Aaron Rai gets his first win on the PGA Tour and sneaky has some amazing strokes gained data. Max Greyserman comes close but has a tough stretch on the back nine that hopefully he can take some positives from. We then get into the curious and bizare case of Matt Kuchar electing to not finish his round on Sunday and his the only player to come back. After Lydia Ko gets into the LPGA Hall of Fame on poin...

Aug 14, 20241 hr 17 min

Episode 171: Scatter Brained

It was an adventourous episode for the boys. There were a wide variety of topics discussed this week and not always golf. We do get in-depth on the Olympic competition of course with Scottie's impressive comeback. We talk about what happened to Rahm as well. Some of the other competitors are discussed along with getting into a discussion on Jack and Arnie. We do some forecasting on Rory McIlroy's future. There is even some basketball talk and gymnastics talk as well. Who ever would have thought ...

Aug 08, 20241 hr 28 min

Episode 170: Go For Gold

It's Olympic week! We start off getting into a few topics based on some of our own local golf happenings and personal experiences. We then get into the 3M Open and how a tour player can be so close even though the results may not say so. It change quickly for these guys as things are so tight on tour and a few shots here or there mean a lot! We talk about some of the slowest guys on tour as well. There is a little LIV discussion coming off of Jon Rahm's victory. We then talk about the Olympic fo...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 10 min

Episode 169: Two Opens are Better Than One

There were two big golf opens this past weekend. We start off with a breakdown of the State Open of Virginia after our own Jay Woodson went on a Sunday charge to make things very interesting. Great playing Jay! We then get into The Open Championship and Xander winning another major in quick fashion. We discuss some amazing stats to show off his consistency and lack of a weakness in his game. His major record is impressive but how will he major career stack up against some of his peers. We finish...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 25 min

Episode 168: Who Doesn't Love Coffee Golf?

It's coffee golf season! We breakdown Bob MacIntyre's big win on home soil in Scotland. We discuss he great break and sprinkler head ruling on #16 that lead to the eagle. We touch on a few of the other contenders. The recent success of college players and amateurs has been impressive. Why have the tides shifted in "prime" age on tour now? Keegan Bradley was named Ryder Cup Captain last week and we chat about our thoughts on the outside of the box pick. We then get into our preview and picks for ...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 23 min

Episode 167: US Mid-Am Media Day

The US Mid-Am is coming to Kinloch Golf Club in September and Mike was invited to join their Media Day held a couple of months ago. Mike was able to get some short sit down interviews with Vinny Giles, Stew Hagestad, Evan Beck, Bill McCarthy and Mike Crowley. With some summer vacations on tap for the guys, we thought this would be a nice change of pace from our typical shows. Hope you enjoy!

Jul 04, 202443 min
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