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Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

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GolfChannel.com senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss and debate the latest news from around the golf world.
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Episodes

Instant reaction to the surprising (shocking?!) Presidents Cup captain's picks

0:00: Rex loves Captain's Pick SZN 02:00: Going deep on Jim Furyk's selection for the U.S. team 09:00: Who were the most notable omissions for the Americans? 13:00: Furyk opened himself up to heavy criticism if the U.S. gets stunned on the road 16:30: How will it work with playing-assistant captain Keegan Bradley 19:00: Rating Mike Weir's wildcard selections for the International side 25:30: Is the Presidents Cup still a relevant event? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Sep 03, 202434 minEp. 478

In fitting finale, Scottie Scheffler shows why 2024 was his year

0:00: Biggest takeaways from Scottie Scheffler's week at the FedExCup finale 05:00: What Scottie is doing right now is Tiger-like 12:30: What players were saying about the recently rebuilt East Lake 15:30: Was Scheffler's victory much-needed validation for the FedExCup playoff format? 19:00: Breaking down the potential captain's picks for the Presidents Cup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 01, 202425 minEp. 477

Closing time: FedExCup, Player of the Year to be decided at rebuilt East Lake

0:00: Biggest takeaways from commissioner Jay Monahan's annual State of the PGA Tour address at the Tour Championship 14:30: Who has the edge in the season finale: Scottie Scheffler or Xander Schauffele? 24:30: The other players with something to play for this week at East Lake 28:00: East Lake has been completely rebuilt – and the players don't exactly love it 36:00: Who will hoist the FedExCup trophy on Sunday night? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Aug 28, 202438 minEp. 476

Will Keegan Bradley now become a playing assistant at the Presidents Cup?

0:00: Keegan Bradley wins the BMW Championship, seemingly out of nowhere 04:00: How Bradley's victory could alter the U.S. team's plans for the Presidents Cup 13:30: What does a rare off-week from Scottie Scheffler and frustration from Rory McIlroy tell us? 20:00: Ludvig Aberg doesn't get it done, again 25:00: What else stood out from Castle Pines, including the race for the top 30 27:00: Lydia Ko continues her dream summer run 32:00: Rex is off to steamy Atlanta, while Lav tries to throw him cu...

Aug 26, 202433 minEp. 475

All that's at stake this week at the BMW Championship

0:00: Lav is sunburned and out of breath as he scouts Castle Pines at elevation 03:00: The unique challenge of preparing for this test 09:00: Players are simply vying for positioning this week at the BMW – is that a good thing? 16:00: What news came out of the Player Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday 20:00: Evaluating the PGA Tour's churn rate this year for the top 50 28:00: Lav is relishing his early-week grind at the BMW while Rex packs on the pounds at home Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ...

Aug 21, 202431 minEp. 474

Playoff drama shows why Memphis is the Tour's most important week

0:00: FedEx St. Jude Championship is the Tour's most important week 03:30: Hideki Matsuyama has had a sneaky good year 07:30: Three players moved inside the top-50 bubble. What stood out? 11:00: Giving Nick Dunlap his flowers for making it to the BMW 15:00: Jim Furyk should go bold/young with some of his Presidents Cup picks 23:00: Why Jay Monahan's comments about a LIV deal are so ominous 31:00: Rex is feeling 27 again, thanks to some modern medicine Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

Aug 19, 202434 minEp. 473

Scottie doesn't like Tour's playoff format. Does he have a point?

0:00: Reaction to 2025 PGA Tour schedule release 06:30: FedExCup playoffs get underway – here's what we're watching this week 09:00: What has gone so wrong for Viktor Hovland in 2024? 15:30: Jordan Spieth's play/injury creates opening for U.S. Presidents Cup team 19:00: Scottie Scheffler is not a fan of the current FedExCup format. Does he have a point? 25:30: Why Scottie's playoff position is the ultimate nightmare scenario for the Tour Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Aug 14, 202433 minEp. 472

A blown lead, a ridiculous move – the bizarre final hour of the PGA Tour season

0:00: Rex is back from a 5-week work trip, with plenty of life updates 05:00: Lydia Ko completes the podium slam and gets into the LPGA Hall of Fame 10:00: With her place now secure, what will be Ko's legacy in the game? 13:00: What on earth was Matt Kuchar thinking on the 72nd hole of the Wyndham? 18:00: Kudos to Max Greyserman for handling a tough loss so well 20:30: Aaron Rai's trend lines pay off with his first Tour win 23:00: The most important week of the year looms on Tour 29:00: Breaking...

Aug 12, 202434 minEp. 471

Mega-week in golf: Olympic women, Tour's regular-season finale

0:00: Rex is still in Paris, and he highlights the similarities and differences between the men's and women's events 05:00: How Le Golf National will play in Week 2 11:00: Wyndham Championship shows how Tour is getting more cutthroat 19:00: Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko and the other best bets to earn a medal this week 29:00: What Rex is planning to do for the final days of his Olympic fortnight (and with knee surgery looming) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Aug 06, 202432 minEp. 470

With big stars and big drama, golf shines on the Olympic stage

0:00: Rex is still buzzing from a wild scene on the ground at Le Golf National 04:00: Why this year's Olympic competition worked so well 14:00: Scottie Scheffler caps a remarkable season with gold 25:00: Final hour had its share of miscues – none bigger than Jon Rahm's 31:00: A shoutout to the other heroes of the week, including Tommy Fleetwood 34:00: What's coming up next, with the women on deck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

Aug 04, 202438 minEp. 469

Olympics golf preview: Contenders, future of the event, podium picks

0:00: The vibes are high this week in Paris 3:30: Scottie, Xander, Rory – who has the best shot for a medal? 08:00: Is it fair that the OWGR determines the Olympic field? 13:00: A possible future addition in 2028: a mixed team event 20:00: Our picks for the podium this week at Le Golf National 25:00: Are Rex & Lav athletic enough to do anything at the Olympics? 30:00: Watch Rex on the broadcast this week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Jul 31, 202431 minEp. 468

Was Jon Rahm's drought-busting win more important for him or LIV?

0:00: The significance of Jon Rahm's win on LIV 07:00: But Rahm's long-awaited victory was important for the league, too 10:00: Rex is deeply hurt that so many people liked the Todd Lewis episode 12:00: What makes the 2024 Olympics different than the past two editions 19:00: What can fans expect from Le Golf National compared to the 2018 Ryder Cup 22:00: Other thoughts on the early Olympics action Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection ...

Jul 29, 202426 minEp. 467

2024 major review with Golf Channel insider Todd Lewis

0:00: T-Lew joins the show, fresh off playing Royal Troon after The Open 04:00: What to make of Xander Schauffele's transformation over the past few months 07:30: All of a sudden, is Schauffele the best bet to nab the career Grand Slam? 11:00: Our Player of the Year pick, right now 17:00: Favorite memories from Scottie Scheffler's win at the Masters 24:30: What it was like to cover Scheffler's arrest at the PGA Championship 33:00: The tournament of the year, the U.S. Open duel at Pinehurst 39:30...

Jul 24, 202453 minEp. 466

Open Sunday: How Xander Schauffele went from major-less to a two-time winner

0:00: Breaking down what Xander Schauffele said was the best round of his life 05:00: Schauffele's major transformation over the past few months 13:00: How the 2024 major performances color our views of the entire season 18:30: Eight years after the Stenson/Mickelson duel, Royal Troon shines again 25:30: Justin Rose turns back the clock with T-2 finish 30:00: What we'll most remember from the week at Royal Troon 38:00: A guest co-host coming on Wednesday: Todd Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Jul 21, 202439 minEp. 465

Open Saturday: 'Worst weather I've ever played in' leads to wide-open finale

0:00: Rex proves (for now) why you can't always follow the statistical trends 02:30: Details from the back-nine carnage that no one truly saw coming 06:00: From the wave split early to the massive discrepancy Saturday, has this Open gotten fluky? 09:00: How we think Billy Horschel will handle his new spot as 54-hole leader 12:00: Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler lurk just off the lead 18:00: Previewing final round at Troon, including our picks to win Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

Jul 20, 202421 minEp. 464

Open Friday: Big ejections from big stars at Royal Troon

0:00: With so many big names gone, has the air been let out of the Open? 05:00: Looking at the board, here's the story we most want to write on Sunday 07:30: The worst 36-hole total of Tiger Woods' major career. Where do we go from here? 16:00: Examining Rory McIlroy's early exit ... contrasted with Scottie Scheffler's precision 20:30: What we're looking forward to watching Saturday at Royal Troon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection ...

Jul 19, 202424 minEp. 463

Open Thursday: Rory and Bryson implode in unexpected conditions

0:00: An entirely different wind direction at Royal Troon threw players for a loop 4:30: Bryson DeChambeau blames his – get this – equipment for Open struggles 9:30: Rory McIlroy cards his worst round in a major in five years. What happened? 15:00: Justin Thomas starts fast for the second week in a row. Will this time be different? 19:00: What to watch for Friday at The Open Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

Jul 18, 202422 minEp. 462

Glory's last shot: Open is final chance for Scottie, Bryson, Rory to stamp their years

0:00: Looking forward to the year's final major 02:00: Bryson DeChambeau has Rex's attention. Can he finally shine at an Open? 08:00: A difference of opinion over how Scottie Scheffler will fare this week at Troon 16:00: If Bryson or Xander Schauffele win, are they the Player of the Year over Scottie? 21:00: Debating whether Rory McIlroy can put his U.S. Open collapse behind him 29:00: Some darkhorse players who could pop up and contend at The Open 32:00: Our picks to win this week 35:00: Get ex...

Jul 17, 202436 minEp. 461

Sensational Scottish finish sets proper tone for Open week

0:00: Bob MacIntyre wins for the second time this season and comes into his own 05:30: Examining Ludvig Aberg's latest Sunday disappointment 12:00: Rory McIlroy tunes up for The Open by finishing in the top 5 – again 16:00: Early impressions from Royal Troon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 15, 202420 minEp. 460

The Great Debate: Is Keegan Bradley the right choice as U.S. Ryder Cup captain?

0:00: Debating the merits/drawbacks of Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup captaincy 08:00: What to make of the PGA of America's decision-making process 12:30: Is the benefit of a paradigm shift worth the risk of a home loss? 16:00: Bradley's biggest challenges over the next 14 months 20:00: Rory McIlroy goes deep on what went wrong over the final hour of the U.S. Open 28:00: Rex's rest of the week in Scotland, including an upcoming tee time at Muirfield (hence why he's rushing out the door) Hosted by Si...

Jul 10, 202431 minEp. 459

Generation Next is here now. What should the Tour do about it?

0:00: Davis Thompson gets win No. 1 at the Deere 03:30: Are the early-era Scottie Scheffler comps fair or foul? 07:30: Luke Clanton and Michael Thorbjornsen continue to shine 15:30: Rory McIlroy headlines Scottish Open. What should the media ask him? 25:00: Rex heads off on a 5-week work trip ... but at least he has some help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 08, 202428 minEp. 458

Deeper look at Jordan Spieth: His game, injury, career prospects

0:00: Lav trots out some new technology 1:30: Will a return to the Deere spark Jordan Spieth's game? 10:30: Where does Will Zalatoris' latest injury setback leave him for the remainder of 2024? 16:30: Other players currently on the FedExCup signature-series bubble 19:00: How the U.S. Presidents Cup team is shaping up with two months to go 24:00: Rex and Lav are in the throes of swing changes 30:30: Rex soaking up his last few days in the States before a month-long stint overseas Hosted by Simple...

Jul 03, 202433 minEp. 457

The maddening and mystifying case of Cameron Young

0:00: Cameron Young's back nine in Detroit a microcosm of his career to this point 12:30: Akshay Bhatia three-putts final green to lose but continues to shine in new ways 16:00: Rocket Mortgage Classic gets it right by leaning into youth movement 21:30: USGA hits a home run with Newport CC but whiffs on no Brad Faxon exemption Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 01, 202424 minEp. 456

How we'd heat up the PGA Tour in the dog days of summer

0:00: It's getting late early for those outside the top 50 in the FedExCup 05:00: Learnings from the first year of the signature-event series model 11:00: Ideas on how to improve the various lulls in the Tour schedule 21:00: An added wrinkle for 2025: TGL 25:00: Rex needs surgery – and to live a little less dangerously Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 26, 202430 minEp. 455

Scottie loved them, but were signature events a success?

0:00: Impressions from Scottie Scheffler's playoff victory at the Travelers Championship 05:00: What's different about this level of Scottie inevitability 08:00: Scottie's latest run: Win-Worst finish of the year in a major-Win. Strange? 13:00: Unlike Nelly Korda, Scheffler has continued this torrid run for months 16:30: What's missing from this history-making 2024 season 20:30: Evaluating the signature-event series this year 33:30: Lav surrenders in his hotel-room war, but has a better day on t...

Jun 24, 202444 minEp. 454

What we can learn from Bryson's major-winning media tour

0:00: Rex is in Connecticut, anticipating news ... but doesn't get much 06:00: Tiger exemption category and signature-event field minimums 11:00: Was Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open media stiff-arm fair or foul? 19:00: Apologies to Michael Thorbjornsen for interrupting his presser! 20:30: Bryson DeChambeau's media tour, and what we can learn from it 28:00: What to watch this week at the Travelers Championship 32:00: Rex's dead lawn and Lav's crusade to right a wrong Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Jun 19, 202435 minEp. 453

Inside the Bryson-Rory duel and one of the best U.S. Opens ever

0:00: One of the best majors in recent memory? 02:00: Why this is the worst loss of Rory McIlroy's decorated career 08:00: Bryson DeChambeau now a two-time major champ and world-class entertainer 17:00: What does Bryson's mean win in the ongoing Tour/LIV war 22:30: Pinehurst No. 2 shined 28:00: Scottie Scheffler and Tiger Woods disappoint 33:30: Final thoughts from Pinehurst Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

Jun 17, 202436 minEp. 452

U.S. Open Saturday: Can Bryson hold off Rory to win a second major?

0:00: Bryson DeChambeau's driver, putter carry him to 3-shot lead at Pinehurst 04:00: What's different about Bryson over these past few years 09:00: Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay paired together (for real this time) 13:00: Did Rory's late bogeys doom his major chances? 17:00: Picking the winner Sunday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 16, 202422 minEp. 451

U.S. Open Friday: Ludvig Aberg is not your average first-timer

0:00: How Ludvig Aberg continues to live up to his immense potential 05:00: Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay both in the mix ... oh, the drama! 14:00: Bryson DeChambeau isn't going anywhere 19:00: Scottie Scheffler makes the U.S. Open cut – barely 22:00: Tiger Woods heading home early after predictable performance 25:30: What we might see from Pinehurst on Saturday afternoon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

Jun 15, 202427 minEp. 450

U.S. Open Thursday: Rory plays, sounds like Scottie in taking early lead

0:00: A sloppy start to Scottie Scheffler's U.S. Open week 04:00: Clean strikes, conservative strategy keys Rory McIlroy's bogey-free 65 07:00: Bryson DeChambeau was a polarizing pre-tourney pick. How about now? 13:00: Patrick Cantlay, Ludvig Aberg off to promising starts 17:30: What else stood out from Day 1 at Pinehurst 20:00: Rex has some North Carolina BBQ takes to get off his chest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of ...

Jun 13, 202423 minEp. 449
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