0:00: Tiger Woods is turning 50. Where did the time go? 02:30: What it's been like to cover one of the biggest stars on the planet 07:00: How Tiger's arrival in 1996 differed from the stars of the present 15:00: The most interesting Tiger era to cover 25:00: After the 2019 Masters, what still seemed possible? 37:00: Why Tiger Woods still matters, all these years later Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...
Dec 29, 2025•46 min•Ep. 607
0:00: Scottie Scheffler nabs yet another Player of the Year award 04:30: Who, or what, is actually going to stop Scottie? 09:00: Do 5 Q-School graduates still work in this evolving Tour model? 15:00: Billy Horschel joins the show! What's coming up with TGL 26:00: Horschel on a difficult 2025 that included hip surgery 33:00: BillyHo weighs in on the future direction of the PGA Tour 46:00: Surest sign of the apocalypse: Rex beats Lav in fantasy football 47:30: Happy holidays from Rex & Lav! Ho...
Dec 16, 2025•49 min•Ep. 606
0:00: Rex's Sports Emmy has arrived, and it's spectacular 02:30: Rex did some #reporting and came up with a possible (likely) schedule for 2027 or 2028 07:00: Opening stretch of the season, through the Masters 16:00: Next stretch of the schedule, following the Masters and through the U.S. Open 22:00: What could follow the U.S. Open through the end of the Tour season 33:00: What is lost and gained in this optimized Tour model 35:30: Brooks Koepka's LIV future has come under the microscope 44:00: ...
Dec 10, 2025•52 min•Ep. 605
0:00: No. 5 Newsmaker of the Year 08:00: No. 4 Newsmaker of the Year 14:30: No. 3 Newsmaker of the Year 22:00: No. 2 Newsmaker of the Year 27:00: No. 1 Newsmaker of the Year 32:30: Top shot of 2025 35:00: Most dramatic moment of 2025 38:00: Biggest overachiever of 2025 41:00: Biggest underachiever of 2025 43:30: Newcomer most likely to succeed 49:00: Final thoughts heading into the short golf 'offseason' 46:30: Favorite memory of 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...
Dec 08, 2025•52 min•Ep. 604
0:00: Biggest takeaways from Tiger's annual address 02:30: How has Tiger not even been contacted about the 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy? 05:00: The machinations behind the "new" PGA Tour schedule 18:00: Is the post-Super Bowl schedule going to become a reality? 23:00: Expectations for Tiger, the player, in 2026 30:00: Have events like the Hero lost their luster? 36:00: Get in your questions for our season-ending episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...
Dec 02, 2025•38 min•Ep. 603
0:00: Rex is live from Sea Island, where the 2025 PGA Tour season came to an end 04:00: The two biggest protagonists on a hugely consequential day 10:00: Jordan Spieth dropped outside the top 60 – here's why that's important 13:30: What the future of the PGA Tour looks like 24:00: 2025 PGA Tour awards: Best newcomer, biggest breakout, best tournament, best round, biggest surprise, biggest disappointment 43:00: Punch Shots: Rory wins European Tour title, Jeeno and Nelly close out their LPGA seaso...
Nov 24, 2025•52 min•Ep. 602
0:00: Rex is in Sea Island, in one of his favorite places, and making fun of Lav's current plague 02:30: How Justin Thomas' back surgery affects his 2026 expectations 07:30: Victor Perez, on the Tour cut line, bolts for LIV Golf 10:30: What Henrik Stenson rejoining the DP World Tour could mean 16:00: Broadcast improvements coming -- finally -- to the LPGA 20:00: Does the PGA Tour's season ender actually feel tense for the top 100? 27:00: Get in your listener questions for Sunday's made-for-TV sh...
Nov 19, 2025•30 min•Ep. 601
0:00: Interview SZN continues on the pod 03:30: Jim Furyk on hosting his own tournament, Tiger Woods' senior prospects and Ryder Cup reflections 18:30: Will Tiger realistically compete on the over-50 circuit? 26:00: Other happenings from the week, including Ben Griffin's 3rd win of the season 31:00: Rory's dream 2025 continues as he inches closer to Race to Dubai title 34:30: Who will be the Player of the Year as voted on by the golf writers? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...
Nov 10, 2025•39 min•Ep. 600
0:00: Breaking down LIV's decision to go from 54 holes to 72 holes 07:30: Is this all for world-ranking points, or is it something else? 11:00: Looking ahead, is the team concept next to go? 19:00: The announcement (and potential issues) of the newly announced promotions event in the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Nov 05, 2025•26 min•Ep. 599
0:00: We are technological marvels! 02:00: PGA Tour winner Michael Brennan on his life- and career-changing week in Utah 05:30: How sponsor exemptions work on Tour 08:00: What his 2026 was supposed to look like 12:00: Experience on the PGA Tour Americas 15:30: Why are today's youngest players better equipped to compete right away 22:00: Are the up-and-coming players given enough opportunities on Tour? 27:00: Goals for the remainder of the fall 30:00: Biggest takeaways from the interview 36:00: R...
Nov 03, 2025•42 min•Ep. 598
0:00: Rex is loving how fall hits in the Northeast -- who knew? 02:00: Michael Brennan stamps himself as a player to watch with his win in Utah 07:00: How Brennan's story differs from those who are jockeying for position in the fall 15:00: Is the Tour cutthroat enough? 24:00: What golf should be wary of in the wake of the NBA gambling scandal 31:00: Halloween is upon us, and we have costume ideas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...
Oct 29, 2025•33 min•Ep. 597
0:00: What to watch for during this latest stretch of the fall series 07:30: The Tour introduces the Good Good Championship, in fall 2026. Why the outrage? 13:00: Why is the Tour expanding, not contracting, the fall schedule? 16:00: Keegan Bradley is taking the Ryder Cup loss very, very hard 22:00: Should Keegan get another crack at the job? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Oct 22, 2025•31 min•Ep. 596
0:00: What to make of Tiger Woods' seventh back surgery 09:30: Rory McIlroy is teeing it up this week in India – and what it might signal for his schedule going forward 14:30: There's a window of opportunity for the Tour to dabble internationally in the fall 22:30: Xander Schauffele wins in Japan. Was his 2025 just an injury-plagued aberration? 30:00: It's tailgate SZN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ...
Oct 15, 2025•34 min•Ep. 595
02:00: Even the upcoming Presidents Cup captains are talking about what happened at the Ryder Cup 06:00: Is pro golf really ready to be a mainstream sport, with its unintended consequences? 10:00: Collin Morikawa says he didn't really want "chaos" 14:00: What U.S. Prez Cup captain Brandt Snedeker learned from Bethpage 22:00: Skins Game is coming back and TGL releases Season 2 schedule Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...
Oct 08, 2025•33 min•Ep. 594
01:00: PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague details what went wrong at Bethpage Black 14:00: Reaction to the interview, and our confidence level moving forward 22:00: Paul Azinger says Rory is "hypocritical" for criticizing the vulgarity and dishing out some of his own 28:30: Should the "Envelope Rule" be amended for 2027? 39:00: Leading candidates to lead the U.S. and European teams at Adare Manor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...
Oct 01, 2025•58 min•Ep. 593
0:00: What an unexpectedly wild final day at Bethpage Black 04:00: Comparing and contrasting the work of both captains 10:00: Is Luke Donald a lock to go for a third term in 2027? 16:00: Who's to blame for this latest American loss? 28:30: European team report cards 43:00: U.S. team report cards 50:00: Final thoughts on Ryder Cup week, including the crowds Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Sep 29, 2025•53 min•Ep. 592
0:00: It's mea culpa time! 04:00: Scottie Scheffler is 0-for-4 and it epitomizes what's gone wrong for the U.S. 09:00: Did the crowd cross the line during the Saturday matches? 17:00: What we're expecting in Sunday singles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 28, 2025•22 min•Ep. 591
0:00: What's the bigger story: Europe storming out to a lead or the Americans faltering? 04:00: Bryson went 0-2, but they're sending him out in foursomes again. Surprised? 09:00: Europe's big stars look good. The Americans' big stars? Not so much. 13:00: Why isn't Keegan Bradley significantly altering his Day 2 plan? 18:30: How the Saturday morning foursomes will play out Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...
Sep 27, 2025•21 min•Ep. 590
1:00: Breakdown of Match 1: Bryson DeChambeau-Justin Thomas vs. Jon Rahm-Tyrrell Hatton 07:30: Breakdown of Match 2: Scottie Scheffler-Russell Henley vs. Ludvig Aberg-Matt Fitzpatrick 10:30: Breakdown of Match 3: Collin Morikawa-Harris English vs. Rory McIlroy-Tommy Fleetwood 13:00: Breakdown of Match 4: Xander Schauffele-Patrick Cantlay vs. Viktor Hovland-Bob MacIntyre 18:00: Our overall thoughts on the opening foursomes session 23:00: Who will win the Ryder Cup? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Sep 25, 2025•27 min•Ep. 589
01:00: The biggest early-week storylines at Bethpage, including the impact of Thursday weather 07:00: Does the benign/"easy" setup at Bethpage neutralize the Americans' advantage? 11:00: What to expect from the 50,000 fans this week 19:00: What has stood out most about the U.S. and European groupings so far 30:00: Foursomes pairings announced on Thursday afternoon – we'll have more instant reaction Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...
Sep 24, 2025•32 min•Ep. 588
0:00: Lav doesn't sound his best after screaming at his teams all weekend 03:00: Scottie Scheffler warms up for the Ryder Cup the only way he knows how – with a win 11:00: Other big-picture takeaways from the U.S. and European teams' final tuneups 14:30: After another high finish, what should amateur star Jackson Koivun do? 23:00: Former European captain Paul McGinley on the state of the European team and other burning questions 43:00: Final thoughts before we head to Bethpage Black and the high...
Sep 15, 2025•49 min•Ep. 587
0:00: Even two weeks out, Ryder Cup intensity is ratcheting up 04:00: Who is in action this week (and who isn't), and why 06:30: Rex and Lav share Ryder Cup apparel stories 09:00: Team training camps will likely be the norm going forward 18:00: Are Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald telegraphing their potential pairings this week? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Sep 10, 2025•29 min•Ep. 586
0:00: Did Luke Donald make the right call with his Ryder Cup captain's picks? 05:00: Why Donald steered away from some of the other options 12:00: This could be the best chance for a road team to score an upset 18:00: Breakdown of the new "Golf Channel Games," set for Dec. 17 30:00: Rex is off to Napa next week for some U.S. team scouting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Sep 03, 2025•35 min•Ep. 585
0:00: Our long national nightmare is over – Keegan Bradley has made his decision 03:00: Which players were the source of the biggest debate 12:00: The U.S. players who will be most under the microscope at Bethpage Black 15:30: How will fans react to this news? 25:00: Final thoughts from an important day for the captain and his players Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Aug 27, 2025•32 min•Ep. 584
0:00: A "poetic" ending to the Tour season for Tommy Fleetwood after his close calls 08:30: What stood out about Fleetwood's final-round performance 15:30: Did the 72-hole stroke-play format work to crown the best season-long champ? 24:30: Lav's bold idea about what to do with East Lake 28:30: Best moments of the PGA Tour season 38:00: Breakout performers of the Tour season 42:00: How Keegan Bradley should fill out his U.S. Ryder Cup roster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...
Aug 25, 2025•52 min•Ep. 583
0:00: Biggest takeaways from Brian Rolapp's press conference at East Lake 06:00: The most interesting word of the day: "scarcity" 12:00: In the current structure, how much power can Rolapp really wield? 16:00: What players are saying about the new winner-take-all format for the FedExCup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Aug 20, 2025•19 min•Ep. 582
0:00: Scottie Scheffler is relentless, as Bob MacIntyre found out at the BMW 07:30: One of Scottie's most admirable (and understated) qualities 12:00: The top six for the U.S. Ryder Cup are set. Now it gets interesting, with one week to go 23:00: What stood out from the final cutdown, to the top 30 for East Lake 30:00: Time for the winner-take-all finale at East Lake. What we like and don't like about the format change 44:30: Jon Rahm wins the LIV individual title without earning a victory this ...
Aug 18, 2025•52 min•Ep. 581
0:00: Rex begins with a mea culpa about our friends in the great state of Connecticut 04:00: Why the top 30 still matters, and who is on the bubble this week at the BMW 09:00: A few hypotheticals when looking at the future of the "playoffs" 20:00: Final week of automatic qualifying for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Who needs a big week? 26:30: Which players have the inside track to nab what is likely just one open European team spot 30:00: LIV individual title (somehow) up for grabs, and the guys fac...
Aug 13, 2025•38 min•Ep. 580
0:00: Lav thinks the FedEx St. Jude Championship was the third(!)-best tournament of the year 03:00: Justin Rose, at age 45, is the new big-game hunter 07:00: Is Rose now a Hall of Fame lock? 11:00: J.J. Spaun's career turnaround has been remarkable 18:00: What went wrong for Tommy Fleetwood this time 27:00: Damon Hacks joins the show! 46:00: Winners and losers for the race to the top 50, including Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth 50:00: Jon Rahm falls in a LIV playoff and is still winless this y...
Aug 11, 2025•52 min•Ep. 579
0:00: It's the most wonderful time of the year? 02:00: Diving into Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the playoff opener in Memphis 09:00: What can be done about this postseason loophole 16:00: Players around that top-50 bubble feeling the most heat this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 06, 2025•24 min•Ep. 578
