0:00: Pinehurst No. 2 is the star of the show 05:00: Scottie vs. the field. Are we really doing this? 14:00: Debating Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy's chances this week 21:00: Players who could pop up and surprise this week at the U.S. Open 25:00: What we are looking forward to Thursday at Pinehurst Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jun 12, 2024•32 min•Ep. 448
0:00: Scottie Scheffler posts win No. 5 of the season 08:00: Why he's (easily) the man to beat at Pinehurst 13:30: Takeaways from first in-person meeting with Tour and Saudi PIF 23:00: How will Scheffler's run be remembered in this era of division? 26:00: More bad news for Jon Rahm ahead of the year's third major 29:00: Thoughts looking ahead to the first few days of U.S. Open week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...
Jun 10, 2024•35 min•Ep. 447
0:00: Mea culpa for no post-Canada pod 1:00: Golf's Longest Day remains undefeated 8:00: Bob MacIntyre skips Memorial – fair or foul? 16:00: Scottie, Xander, Viktor – what we are watching this week at Jack's Place 22:30: One-year anniversary of June 6 30:00: Getting ready for the year's third major Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jun 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 446
00:00: Scheffler's case dropped; time to move forward 6:00: Lexi's announcement furthers mental health awareness 10:00: Why pro life is difficult for young players 16:45: Players' teams are more than just about performance 20:06: What to watch for in Canada? Rory, of course! 23:00: Getting ready for Golf's Longest Day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 445
0:00: The stunning, somber news that Grayson Murray died over the weekend 03:00: The deeper layers to Murray's story 06:00: Player reaction to Murray's death 10:00: Davis Riley wins Colonial, but was Scottie Scheffler distracted? 18:00: Updates to Scheffler's case in Louisville 23:00: Busy week in golf upcoming ... and something is "happening" with the Tour Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 444
0:00: A few days later, what stood out about Xander Schauffele's win? 07:00: Why Xander's speed training has been so effective 14:00: Latest on Scottie Scheffler's ongoing legal issue 22:00: Tour and PIF deal "very much alive," according to New York Times 29:00: What's on the grill for Memorial Day weekend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 22, 2024•32 min•Ep. 443
0:00: Takeaways from a fun final day at Valhalla 03:00: What was different this time for Xander Schauffele 10:00: Why Schauffele is built for the long haul 18:00: Why we miss Bryson DeChambeau 27:00: Viktor Hovland's return to the primetime 32:00: The latest on Scottie Scheffler, and why we'll remember that most 35:00: What we're watching for at the next major Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...
May 20, 2024•42 min•Ep. 442
0:00: First takeaways from the third round of the PGA 03:00: How the 15th hole flipped this tournament on its head 04:30: Bless Johnson Wagner's heart 06:30: Who on this leaderboard can you actually trust? 12:00: What happened to Scottie Scheffler on Saturday? 17:00: Discussing how far back is too far back 19:00: Disappointing third rounds from Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka 22:00: Tech wizards, help us out! 23:00: Who wins the PGA and why, and what's the final score Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
May 19, 2024•26 min•Ep. 441
0:00: A day unlike any other at the PGA 03:30: What Rex and Lav did to cover the unprecedented Scottie story 07:00: The chaotic few hours as Scottie, players waited for a resolution 10:00: What it was like when Scheffler returned to the course 17:00: What Scheffler's second-round 66 taught us about him 22:00: Best of the rest from the second round at Valhalla 25:30: Disappointing days from Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods 28:00: What to watch for Saturday at the PGA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ...
May 18, 2024•31 min•Ep. 440
0:00: Xander Schauffele starts hot again ... but does it matter? 04:00: What could be different this time around after his opening 62 06:00: Pretty glamorous leaderboard early on at Valhalla 08:00: Rory McIlroy gets the most out of his first-round 66 11:00: Takeaways from Scottie Scheffler's ho-hum 67 14:00: Can Brooks Koepka (67) win a shootout? 19:00: Why Viktor Hovland (68) might finally be back on the right track Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...
May 17, 2024•24 min•Ep. 439
0:00: Early-week vibes from a soggy Valhalla 03:00: Does Scottie Scheffler get a baby bump? 09:00: What does the "stats guy" say about Valhalla 11:00: Rory McIlroy is our No. 2 favorite, because ... 16:30: Lav isn't all talked out – yet – from his stint on "Live From" 19:30: Will this PGA end with a Scottie, Rory, Brooks collision course? 25:00: Other players to consider (and who is a concern) at the year's second major 32:00: Our picks to win Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...
May 15, 2024•36 min•Ep. 438
0:00: Takeaways from Rory McIlroy's come-from-behind win at Quail Hollow 08:00: What happened to Xander Schauffele over the weekend? 12:00: Why does Rory have a decade-long major-less drought 17:00: What does McIlroy's subcommittee appointment mean 22:00: Who do you have the most faith in at the PGA: Rory, Scottie Scheffler or Brooks Koepka? 25:00: Rex drops a crazy hot take ever about Anthony Kim 28:30: Would Tiger ever do a Tom Brady-esque roast? 31:00: What to expect from us next week at the ...
May 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 437
0:00: After "messy" and "complicated" process, Rory is rejected by the Tour board 05:00: What this latest twist means for the future of the Tour/PIF deal 10:00: Did PGA of America get it right by inviting LIV players into the PGA? 14:00: Rex gets caught in an awkward spot on live TV this week 20:30: What to watch for at Quail Hollow this week 24:30: Lav goes to Pinehurst for U.S. Open media day 34:30: Rex apparently forgot that Mother's Day is on Sunday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ...
May 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 436
0:00: Lav won't apologize for a Nelson forecast gone wrong 04:30: Brooks Koepka's LIV win feels like a repeat of last year 08:30: Can Brooks be a serious challenger to Scottie Scheffler? 11:30: Why LIV might just be perfect for Koepka, and why the PGA is setting up well -- again -- for him 17:30: Biggest takeaways from CJ Cup in Dallas 22:00: Behind the scenes of reporting on Ben Kohles' 72nd-hole collapse 32:00: Lav's upcoming trip to Pinehurst for U.S. Open media day Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
May 06, 2024•35 min•Ep. 435
00:00: Diving into it on defending Nelson champ Day 3:00: Body of work: Amazing career comeback by the Aussie 4:54: Spieth's wrist just pops in and out? 7:40: "Dr." Lavner offers his Spieth prognosis 10:40: More concerned about Spieth long term or Zalatoris? 14:00: WD just a breather for Zalatoris? 17:00: Can't talk health concerns and leave out Tiger 18:42: Think he'll really be able to play the next 3 majors ... 22:42: ... and actually be relevant? 27:45: Rex's medical update on his knee and L...
May 01, 2024•33 min•Ep. 434
0:00: What stood out from the Zurich 02:00: Should the Tour's lone team event tweak its format? 05:00: Why there's room on the Tour schedule for team events 08:00: Greg Norman feels "sorry" for those who don't see what LIV is doing 12:30: Should LIV go all-in on team format? 16:30: What to make of DP World Tour CEO's recent statements 23:30: Where we're heading this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...
Apr 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 433
0:00: Breaking down the details of the Player Equity Program 04:00: Should fans even care about this? 8:00: Does this program go far enough to appease players? 13:00: Rory set to rejoin the Tour policy board – and it's not sitting well with everyone 18:30: Why make the move now, and will it even make a difference? 25:00: More interested in Zurich or LIV Adelaide? 28:30: The complications of having more international events on Tour 34:00: Rex tries to muster the courage for a seafood boil Hosted ...
Apr 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 432
0:00: Scottie Scheffler wakes up early Monday to polish off another W 05:00: 10 wins for Scottie – and in relatively short order 10:00: Who will step up and rival Scheffler? 21:00: Speaking of inevitable ... Nelly Korda wins her second major and fifth in a row 25:00: Will Nelly's dominance energize the women's game? 31:30: 15-year-old Miles Russell top-25s on the Korn Ferry Tour. What does it mean? 38:30: Rex and his son drink around the world at Epcot Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...
Apr 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 431
0:00: Latest from Rex on-site at Harbour Town 02:00: The $850M Rory McIlroy report – and his strong denial 09:00: Why would Scottie Scheffler play the Heritage? 14:00: What the Masters numbers really tell us 20:00: Nelly Korda takes center stage at the first major of the year 27:00: What else to watch for this week at Harbour Town Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 430
0:00: What stood out from Masters Sunday 04:00: A different type of victory for Scottie Scheffler 09:00: What are we watching here? 12:30: The upcoming significant life change for Scottie 17:30: What else we wrote for GolfChannel.com on Sunday night 21:30: Tiger finishes DFL at the Masters. Now what? 29:30: Rory McIlroy doesn't get it done again at Augusta 38:00: Max Homa's career narrative changes 42:00: Final thoughts from the week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com ...
Apr 15, 2024•47 min•Ep. 429
0:00: What a wild, wacky day at Augusta 03:00: Assessing Scottie Scheffler's chances on Sunday 07:30: How Collin Morikawa turned it around to get in the final group 12:00: Max Homa and Bryson DeChambeau fall back – but still have a shot 15:45: Ludvig Aberg is no rookie 18:30: Tiger Woods makes the wrong kind of history 20:30: Who wins Sunday, and why Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 14, 2024•22 min•Ep. 428
0:00: Breaking down the brutal conditions Friday at Augusta 02:45: Significant leaderboard shakeup 07:00: Bryson DeChambeau hangs tough 13:30: Max Homa shines in a major ... finally 18:45: Scottie Scheffler's task just got easier 22:30: What to watch Saturday at the Masters 25:00: A salute to Tiger Woods' grit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 13, 2024•27 min•Ep. 427
0:00: How the Thursday delay affects the next few days 1:30: We missed Bryson DeChambeau 04:00: What's different about this version of Bryson 10:00: Looking at his Augusta history, is Bryson's start sustainable? 13:00: Nothing stands out about Scottie Scheffler's 66 – and that's the point 16:30: Rory McIlroy doesn't shoot himself out of Masters contention on Thursday 19:00: What to watch for Friday: a potentially historic cut-made for Tiger Woods Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...
Apr 12, 2024•24 min•Ep. 426
0:00: Run-up to the Masters 03:00: Thursday's forecast looks downright awful! 07:30: Biggest takeaways from Masters chairman's press conference 16:30: The complications of a professional women's tournament at Augusta 25:00: Scottie, Rory and Xander super-group 30:30: Rory's mindset, chances to win this week 38:00: Who else can challenge Scottie? 45:00: Lav's controversial fashion choices 47:30: Pick to win, contend – plus a few dark horses Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...
Apr 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 425
0:00: Akshay Bhatia and Denny McCarthy play out of their minds 05:00: Akshay's growth over the past few years 11:00: Rory McIlroy finishes third in San Antonio – do we believe again? – and his Masters prospects 24:00: Can Jordan Spieth tidy up his game before Thursday? 27:30: What to make of this week's LIV performances 34:00: Nelly Korda is on an absolute tear 41:00: What to look out for the next few days at Augusta National Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...
Apr 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 424
0:00: What's behind the JT/Bones split – and what's next for them 08:00: Why Rory went to see Butch Harmon in Las Vegas, and what it means 11:30: Rory changes his pre-Masters routine the week of the tournament 17:00: What do you want to see from Rory ahead of Augusta 22:00: Who else needs a good week at Valero 26:00: 13 LIV players have their final tuneup, too, before the Masters 34:30: Anthony Kim speaks out 42:00: We're headed to Augusta! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...
Apr 04, 2024•45 min•Ep. 423
0:00: Scottie Scheffler comes up just short in his bid for 3 in a row 05:00: Is Scottie's Masters week made easier or harder now? 09:45: The perils of being the lone reporter in the flash area 12:00: Alejandro Tosti makes his presence felt in Houston 17:00: Polarizing personalities are really good for the game 24:00: Speaking of villains ... hello, again, Chris DiMarco 33:30: Wrapping up the rest of the week's winners, San Antonio preview 38:00: Easter Sunday for Rex & Lav ... including one ...
Apr 01, 2024•41 min•Ep. 422
0:00: Scottie Scheffler goes for 3 in a row in Houston 05:00: Wyndham Clark dealing with back injury 08:00: Speaking of injuries, Rex is on the DL ahead of the Masters 12:00: Clark's chances at Augusta, plus what to expect in Houston 14:30: Sahith Theegala's idea for a post-tournament event for scratch players 22:00: European Ryder Cup board meeting – how to handle LIV guys? 33:00: What's on the grill for Easter weekend 38:00: Lav's recent TV mixup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...
Mar 27, 2024•42 min•Ep. 421
0:00: Sorry, haters – Lav is back from vacation 02:00: Postscript from Steve Sands' recent appearance on the pod 07:00: Why is no one taking Cam Young to task for his latest setback? 13:30: Scottie Scheffler's brilliance is putting everyone else's game under the microscope 18:00: What does Peter Malnati's win, big picture 24:30: In a new world-tour era, would it become stale without journeymen like Malnati? 30:00: Malnati wins as Tour policy board member 36:00: How worried are you about JT befor...
Mar 25, 2024•44 min•Ep. 420
1:00 – Sands/Hoggard story 5:00 – Sands' Masters story 7:40 – TV roundtable dynamics 10:00 – PGA/PIF monday meeting 17:30 – Was this a positive step? Pathway back or no? 20:42 – Has Scheffler been “Tigeresque” recently? 25:05 – Of the runner-ups, who left TPC Sawgrass the angriest? 28:15 – Clark an example of PGA Tour quickly making a star 30:45 – Where does Valspar rank in the Florida swing? 32:20 – NCAA March Madness 33:10 – Sands' story about working on TV 34:00 – How hard is the job as the h...
Mar 21, 2024•42 min•Ep. 419
