0:00: Why Chris Gotterup's Sunday at the Scottish Open was so impressive 06:00: Rory got flat-out beat on the final day. Is it cause for concern or optimism? 12:30: Other notable performances at the Renaissance Club, from Scottie Scheffler to Xander Schauffele to other Open hopefuls 18:00: Lav is already in Portrush, Rex is incoming. What we are looking forward to, at least early week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...
Jul 13, 2025•21 min•Ep. 568
0:00: Rex is living his best life in Scotland, including with a round at their favorite course, North Berwick 04:00: How the Scottish Open has become the second-best regular-season event of the season 11:00: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are back in action. What to expect? 19:00: Why, for the Tour, co-sanctioning more international tournaments gets tricky 26:00: With Lav about to pack his bags, Rex on the weather conditions so far Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...
Jul 09, 2025•29 min•Ep. 567
0:00: How is Brian Campbell now a multiple winner this season?! 08:00: Bubble Watch officially kicked into high gear at the Deere. Was it good TV? 14:00: Out of nowhere, Max Homa shows signs of life 20:00: Sky Sports' Jamie Weir joins the show! 45:30: Gary Woodland is a Ryder Cup vice captain 48:00: Tour tweaking the FedExCup bonus structure 49:30: Listener questions: Keegan Bradley the right captain pick, and what are the best pies?! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...
Jul 06, 2025•52 min•Ep. 566
0:00: Looking at the top storylines from Open final qualifying 05:30: 'Monsoon of credit' for 52-year-old Lee Westwood getting through 10:00: Coming in 2026: A one-round, on-site qualifier for The Open?! 14:00: The transformation of the John Deere field, and why it's the new norm 21:00: Rex is off to Scotland early, and we need your listener questions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jul 02, 2025•23 min•Ep. 565
0:00: Aldrich Potgieter -- at just 20 years old! -- now is a PGA Tour winner 07:00: The most exciting part about Potgieter: There's still room for improvement 12:00: The Tour's sleepy summer schedule 18:00: Colorblind Lav is having a hard time with this new predictive miss/hit fairway tracer 23:30: Arron Oberholser joins the show! 39:00: New Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is making the rounds on Tour 42:30: Patrick Reed wins LIV Golf Dallas; Sergio Garcia locks up an Open berth 46:00: Listener questions:...
Jun 30, 2025•51 min•Ep. 564
0:00: The guys have been all over your TV screens for the last few days 01:30: Keegan Bradley says, as of now, he wants to "just be the captain" 12:30: Lots of drama for Collin Morikawa: another caddie change, in addition to a media dustup 22:00: LIV heads to Dallas for the first of two Open warmup events 26:00: Got questions for Sunday's show? Hit us up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jun 25, 2025•27 min•Ep. 563
0:00: How Keegan Bradley authored one of the finishes of the year at the Travelers 04:00: Why Bradley's Ryder Cup captaincy just got even more complicated 12:00: How the American Ryder Cup team looks, right now 17:30: What went wrong for Tommy Fleetwood on Sunday 27:00: Amy Rogers joins from the Women's PGA, where there was player gumbling about course setup 38:00: Were the 2025 signature events a success? 46:00: Both Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland exit with injuries 48:00: Wyndham Clark's non...
Jun 23, 2025•53 min•Ep. 562
0:00: Rex was on the ground for the Tour's unveiling of its new CEO, Brian Rolapp 05:00: How Rolapp's past at the NFL could inform the future of the Tour 11:00: What Tour players are saying about their new boss 17:30: The biggest challenges for Rolapp in the next few years 23:00: Jay Monahan will hand over day-to-day operations soon, and he's out entirely by late 2026 27:30: Two solutions to the Tour's signature-event model Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...
Jun 18, 2025•32 min•Ep. 561
0:00: What the heck did we just witness at Oakmont? 05:00: How J.J. Spaun rallied to win the U.S. Open 14:00: What we're writing for GolfChannel.com after the final round 18:30: Which players will be stinging the most after their Sunday performances? 28:00: Love It or Lav It: Oakmont as a Open venue, Rory's media explanation, Adam Scott's Hall of Fame candidacy 46:00: Final thoughts from the 2025 U.S. Open Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...
Jun 16, 2025•51 min•Ep. 560
0:00: Biggest takeaways from a better scoring day at Oakmont 03:30: How Sam Burns has kept himself in the lead at the U.S. Open 08:30: On the brink of the Hall of Fame, Adam Scott plays his way into the final group 14:00: The different paths to this point for J.J. Spaun and Viktor Hovland 19:00: Rory McIlroy (finally) meets the media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jun 15, 2025•21 min•Ep. 559
0:00: History tells us you better be in the top 5, so who do we trust? 04:00: Insight into Sam Burns and Viktor Hovland as we head into the weekend 07:30: For those just on the outside, a few big names have our attention 11:30: A bunch of big names (here's looking at you, Bryson) are headed home early Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jun 14, 2025•15 min•Ep. 558
0:00: Rex issues a mea culpa -- sort of! 02:30: Where was all of the carnage at Oakmonster? 05:30: Brooks Koepka wakes up just in time for golf's toughest test 10:00: Scottie Scheffler makes 6 (!!!) bogeys in Round 1 13:00: Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy left disappointed by their starts 15:30: PGA Tour Enterprises has a new CEO. What does it mean? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jun 12, 2025•18 min•Ep. 557
0:00: The star of the show -- for now -- is fearsome Oakmont 08:30: Expectations for scoring this week 18:00: After saying he has 'no idea' what's next, what's up with Rory McIlroy? 26:00: Scottie Scheffler versus the field is a legitimate question this week 33:00: Plenty more coming this week: mini-pods, Live From coverage, written content, too! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jun 11, 2025•35 min•Ep. 556
0:00: Ryan Fox prevails after a "pillow fight" in Canada 05:00: PGA Tour officials changed a hole location midway through a playoff! 10:30: Rory McIlroy plays his worst tournament in YEARS in his final major tuneup 16:30: Joaquin Niemann has gone full world-beater mode on LIV 21:30: Phil Mickelson shows signs of life ahead of what could be his final U.S. Open 26:00: Our early lookaheads to Oakmont, with lots of "Live From the U.S. Open" coverage on deck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ...
Jun 09, 2025•31 min•Ep. 555
0:00: Rex is happy to be home after 3 weeks on the road 02:00: Behind the scenes of Golf Channel's "Golf's Longest Day" coverage for the U.S. Open 10:00: Rory McIlroy explains the driver testing/media no-show at the PGA 16:00: Why having mandatory media obligations is so tricky 22:00: And yet, as Rory showed in a moment on Wednesday, he offers impossibly good insight and perspective 26:30: Luke Clanton makes his pro debut. Here's why he and others are set up so much better Hosted by Simplecast, ...
Jun 04, 2025•38 min•Ep. 554
0:00: Biggest takeaways from another special Sunday performance from Scottie Scheffler 06:00: Is Scottie more like Jack Nicklaus, or Tiger Woods? Or is he the perfect blend of the two? 12:00: Scheffler's record with the outright 54-hole lead is crazy good. Here's what that tells us. 18:00: For all of his ball-striking prowess, his "bounce back" ability might be most impressive 21:00: Ben Griffin, U.S. Ryder Cupper? 26:00: Jack Nicklaus savages Rex and his walk-and-talk interviews – does he have ...
Jun 02, 2025•52 min•Ep. 553
0:00: The Tour is changing the Tour Championship format -- once again 08:00: The players are leading the charge this time. Is that a good thing? 18:00: The Tour will look into beefing up East Lake for the season finale ... but how? 23:00: Jack Nicklaus admits he was 'surprised' Rory isn't playing this week – and that he didn't hear from him either. 28:00: Get in your listener questions for Sunday's show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...
May 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 552
0:00: Ben Griffin stumbles home but still wins at Colonial 13:00: What was Matti Schmid doing on the 71st hole? 16:00: Rickie Fowler's Sunday fade could have significant implications 20:00: Scottie Scheffler does what he always does – contend 23:00: Rex's reporting on distance-measuring devices, its impact and its future 29:00: Remembering Grayson Murray, one year later 32:30: Why would Rory McIlroy skip the Memorial? 37:00: Another signature event invite for Jordan Spieth, Rickie 40:00: There's...
May 26, 2025•52 min•Ep. 551
0:00: Rex just won a Sports Emmy – but Lav, after traveling to NYC, did not. Awkward! 06:00: Why we're still talking about Scottie Scheffler's PGA win and what it means 12:30: Rex has new reporting on the feasibility of more 'robust' driver testing, as Scottie suggested 18:00: Sergio Garcia failed to make it through U.S. Open qualifying 22:00: Who we're putting on the new Detroit-based TGL team 27:00: Listener questions: Quail Hollow defense, LIV player major performance, Scottie/Tiger comps Hos...
May 21, 2025•38 min•Ep. 550
0:00: How Scottie Scheffler turned a tie ballgame into a blowout 12:30: Is Scottie playing even better than he did during his nine-win 2024? 24:00: What to make of Jon Rahm's return to the major championship mix? 31:00: Bryson DeChambeau is squandering generationally great driving 38:00: Love It Or Lav It: Quail Hollow as a major venue, Rory McIlroy's silent treatment, Brooks Koepka's no-show 49:00: Which remaining majors set up best for Scottie – and a final bow on the week Hosted by Simplecast...
May 19, 2025•52 min•Ep. 549
0:00: What just happened? Scottie's final 90 minutes of perfect execution 07:00: How Alex Noren went from the injured list to the final group 09:30: Assessing the third-round surge from Jon Rahm. Is he back? 14:30: Bryson DeChambeau's 15th and 16th holes cost him this major bid 18:00: We'll be back Sunday night for the full 52-minute recap! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 18, 2025•19 min•Ep. 548
0:00: Scottie has planted his flag – it's time to see what the inexperienced players around him do next 06:45: Is Max Homa back? 11:30: Matt Fitzpatrick has seemingly emerged from the wilderness, too 15:00: Earlier this week, Rory McIlroy's driver was deemed nonconforming. Has it made a difference? 18:00: Lav on Bryson's epic driving and why it sets up well for the weekend 23:00: What to watch for Saturday at Quail Hollow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...
May 17, 2025•26 min•Ep. 547
0:00: Why mud balls were the topic of conversation Thursday at Quail Hollow 10:00: Has the PGA done enough to distinguish Quail Hollow from its status as a regular Tour stop? 14:00: Breaking down Rory McIlroy's disappointing opening-round 74 16:30: This early PGA leaderboard looks awful – but keep the faith! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 546
0:00: It has rained a lot at Quail Hollow – here's the latest, and why it matters 09:30: Rory McIlroy says anything else in his career is a "bonus" 18:30: Like the Masters, are we on another Rory-Bryson collision course? 23:00: We know Quail Hollow. We know who's trending. Can only five guys actually win? 27:00: Other players we like who could nudge their way into contention 34:00: Who will win this PGA Championship 36:30: Mini-pods coming soon, with the full recap on Sunday night Hosted by Simp...
May 14, 2025•37 min•Ep. 545
0:00: We heart you, Philly Cricket Club 06:00: Why location and venue should be at the heart of the PGA Tour moving forward 11:30: Is Sepp Straka poised to take a major leap? 14:00: The early-week PGA forecast has Lav worried – and the field of contenders narrowing 19:00: What we're looking forward to early at Quail Hollow 26:00: Coming up for PGA: Rex & Lav on Live From, preview Wednesday, mini-pods starting Thursday, full recap on Sunday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...
May 11, 2025•29 min•Ep. 544
0:00: Philadelphia Cricket Club will be the start of the show this week at the Truist 08:00: Our players to watch this week include Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland 13:30: The field for the PGA is set – what stands out? 19:00: Why the PGA is trying to get back in the NYC area golf fans' good graces 23:00: Billy Horschel's Ryder Cup chances are doomed, but Lav has a solution! 29:00: What to make of Bryson and Brooks' Ryder Cup dinner invitations this week 34:00: Listen up, potential...
May 07, 2025•38 min•Ep. 543
0:00: Scottie Scheffler delivers just when the "panic"(?!) set in 05:30: Biggest differences in Scottie's game at this point in the year 12:00: This PGA Championship has the potential to be. So. Unbelievably. Good. 16:30: Is it possible that Scottie's best is yet to come? 20:30: Bryson DeChambeau overcomes his Sunday scaries and wins on LIV 26:30: Is Bryson's LIV most important player? 30:00: The possibility of a Rory/Bryson rivalry 33:45: Is LIV moving closer to OWGR points? 36:30: Don't look n...
May 05, 2025•51 min•Ep. 542
01:30: Did the U.S. and International Presidents Cup teams make the right call? 11:00: Is the Presidents Cup even relevant at this point? 20:00: The biggest differences between Scottie 2024 and Scottie 2025 24:30: What Collin Morikawa's caddie change tells us 30:00: We want your questions for Sunday's pod show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 30, 2025•31 min•Ep. 541
0:00: Rex is not feeling good about himself after the Augusta/Hilton Head/NOLA triple 02:30: Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin -- two trending players in 2025 -- are first-time winners on Tour 09:00: What to make of Rory McIlroy's first tournament as a career Grand Slam winner 15:00: Can the Zurich get better? Here are some ideas 24:00: Amy Rogers joins the show to discuss a WILD ending to the Chevron Championship 39:00: Joaquin Niemann wins again on LIV, but what does it mean? 44:00: We're getting c...
Apr 28, 2025•52 min•Ep. 540
0:00: Rex is in New Orleans for the greatest food stop on Tour 02:30: Rory is back in action this week – what's he been up to since Augusta? 05:30: Whether the Zurich team format be replicated elsewhere on Tour 09:00: Is a Rory tear on the horizon, or could we see a dropoff like Tiger in summer 2001? 15:30: LIV players return this week at a familiar course in Mexico 18:00: Rex makes questionable decisions during his first few days in NOLA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...
Apr 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 539
