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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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2026 Players Championship Saturday: Is a collapse or coronation coming?

0:00: That final-round three-putt made Sunday much more interesting 08:00: Ludvig Aberg's refreshing honesty about what a Players title would mean 12:00: A comfy final pairing on Sunday with another former college stud Michael Thorbjornsen in the mix 16:00: Who else could crash the party on Sunday? Plus, picks to win Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Mar 15, 202623 minEp. 628

2026 Players Championship Friday: A ball-striking fiesta has broken out!

0:00: This is the Ludvig Aberg we've been promised 05:00: Xander Schauffele rounding into form at just the right time 08:00: Four rounds into his return, Justin Thomas is squarely in the mix 11:00: Why Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler find themselves so far back 18:00: Friday at The Players was good fun – because cut lines matter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Mar 14, 202622 minEp. 627

2026 Players Championship Thursday: Rory, Collin, Rex all playing hurt

0:00: Rex, where have you been? 1:30: Collin Morikawa, one of the pre-tournament favorites, bows out after just one hole at The Players 3:30: Rory McIlroy shows lots of rust in his opening 74 7:30: Another un-Scottie-like round from Scheffler 12:30: Justin Thomas: DFL last week, in the mix here 15:00: Even with some rain, TPC Sawgrass showing out so far Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Mar 12, 202620 minEp. 626

Bay Hill Sunday proves: It's HARD to win on the PGA Tour

0:00: These PGA Tour Sundays are getting wild 05:00: Even in defeat, Daniel Berger shows that he's back 10:30: What Akshay Bhatia showed us as he nails down his 3rd Tour title 16:00: What's up with Scottie? 21:00: Rory McIlroy's status for The Players after his back flared up 25:00: Ricky Castillo wins, Blade Brown shines again in Puerto Rico 30:00: Jon Rahm wins for the first time since August 2024, capping an eventful week 38:00: Bryson DeChambeau has had a quiet 2026 so far 41:00: Players wee...

Mar 09, 202645 minEp. 625

Luke Donald's biggest concern as repeat captain: What to do about Jon Rahm?

0:00: Rex with a Bay Hill-related mea culpa 04:00: Breaking down the announcement that Luke Donald is running it back for 2027 15:00: Jon Rahm doubles down in his standoff with the European tour 23:00: Bay Hill storylines: Scottie's Thursday thuds, other players to watch this week 31:00: Exciting things on the horizon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Mar 04, 202633 minEp. 624

What was THAT?! Recapping a stunning final hour at the Cognizant

0:00: Trying to make sense of what happened to Shane Lowry over the final hour 05:00: Massive tip of the cap to Shane Lowry for speaking with reporters afterward 10:30: What's up with Lowry's lack of success as a 54-hole leader? 17:00: Nico Echavarria is the surprise winner of the Cognizant 21:00: Is Brooks Koepka back? 24:30: Detailing the vibe at a star-less PGA National 27:00: Brad Faxon joins the show! 48:30: Voices in the Crowd: Benefits of a C-level tournament and less-is-more speculation ...

Mar 02, 202652 minEp. 623

RIP, the Tour's South Florida event? How to save the Cognizant

0:00: Lav has been socked in by a blizzard in the northeast 04:00: With 0 top-25 players in the Cognizant field, what can be done to save it? 13:00: Rex returned to TGL to offer his thoughts on season 2 17:00: Justin Thomas is set to return from injury 20:30: Jon Rahm is setting up a high-stakes game of chicken 25:00: Brooks Koepka tries to get back on track at PGA National Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Feb 25, 202628 minEp. 622

West Coast swing recap: New stars, familiar foes and future changes

0:00: The Genesis Invitational got a whole lot closer than anticipated 08:00: Here comes another breakout candidate whose journey is worth protecting 12:00: What else stood out from the week at Riviera 16:00: Handing out grades following the West Coast swing 25:00: T-Lew joins the show! 47:00: Voices in the Crowd: Tiger at the Masters, Tiger on the Champions Tour and less is really more? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Feb 23, 202652 minEp. 621

Masters, Ryder Cup, future Tour changes – Tiger provides some clues

0:00: The continued reaction to Anthony Kim's improbable win 05:00: Biggest takeaways from Tiger's presser: Masters, Ryder Cup captaincy, PGA Tour changes? 16:30: How will the Tour prioritize what's most important to implement immediately? 25:00: Exploring why Riviera has proved so elusive to some of the game's best Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Feb 18, 202633 minEp. 620

Anthony Kim wins to complete the most extraordinary comeback ... ever?

0:00: Anthony Kim and a redemption story for the ages 08:00: Why this story has resonated so far and wide 21:30: How the disappointing play of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau allowed AK to shine 29:00: Collin Morikawa knocks off his first PGA Tour title since 2023 with a gritty display at Pebble 37:00: Scottie Scheffler, somehow, nearly pulls off the improbable again 43:00: Listener questions: 5th major talk, Gotterup on the Presidents Cup, how to combat distance? 50:00: Players media day starts ...

Feb 16, 202652 minEp. 619

Uh-oh: Even the defending Players champ doesn't view the event as a major

0:00: We're positively giddy for Pebble week 05:00: Should this event be played now or in the summer? 10:00: Defending champion Rory McIlroy weighs in on the is-The-Players-a-major? debate 18:00: We're about to embark on an insanely busy stretch 23:00: What else we're looking forward to this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Feb 11, 202626 minEp. 618

Phoenix shows again why it's one of the greatest shows on turf

0:00: Chris Gotterup and Hideki Matsuyama put on a wild show in Phoenix 7:00: Examining the winners and losers of the day 14:00: Scottie Scheffler continues to amaze 19:00: Brooks Koepka's first two starts are ...? 22:00: Arron Oberholser joins the show! 47:00: Love It or Lav It: Patrick Reed instant promotion, Players as a major, avoid Super Bowl Sunday? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Feb 09, 202652 minEp. 617

LIV finally receives world-ranking points – but with a catch

0:00: At long last, LIV will receive world-ranking points. Here's what it means. 09:00: Why the OWGR and LIV statements were so telling 18:00: With the Patrick Reed return and LIV receiving OWGr points, did the Tour just create the possibility of more players leaving? 24:00: Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka are the biggest storylines this week in Phoenix 28:00: Things have gotten wacky this week on "Golf Today" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Feb 04, 202636 minEp. 616

How, at age 45, Justin Rose has turned into golf's version of LeBron

0:00: Justin Rose blew away the field – and continues to amaze us 06:00: At age 45, J-Rose is starting to remind us of another star who has gone all-in on his body to prolong his career: LeBron James 15:00: What to make of Brooks Koepka's return to competition, inside and outside the ropes 26:00: Todd Lewis joins the show! 46:00: LPGA royally botches its season opener, Patrick Reed continues his globetrotting and Lav is primed for his first Phoenix Open experience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Feb 02, 202653 minEp. 615

With Patrick Reed set to return, the PGA Tour is embracing the villains

0:00: What to make of the Patrick Reed announcement 11:00: How the Tour membership is reacting to the P-Reed news, and the clarity about a path back 17:00: What the Brooks Koepka return has looked and sounded like for the past few days 31:00: What else to watch for this week at Torrey Pines 34:00: Is a LIV/OWGR decision imminent? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jan 28, 202638 minEp. 614

In a tantalizing AmEx, Scottie says hello (and goodbye) to Blades Brown

0:00: The final round of the AmEx offered tantalizing potential 05:00: Why the signs are already there for a huge 2026 for Scottie Scheffler 17:00: Blades Brown delivered the goods – and also learned an important lesson 26:00: T-Lew joins the show! 45:00: Patrick Reed, new LIV free agent (?), wins in Dubai 49:00: Luke Donald discusses his Ryder Cup future Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jan 26, 202652 minEp. 613

Why would a rising star give up status and a Masters invite for LIV?

0:00: The guys co-hosted "Golf Today" to rousing reviews (we think) 03:00: Rory McIlroy says Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton need to simply pay their seven-figure fines to maintain Ryder Cup eligibility 10:00: Rory on reunification and a schedule that works for him 23:00: Why would rising star Michael La Sasso give up so much for LIV? 35:00: Breaking down Scottie Scheffler's 2026 debut 40:00: Will Zalatoris comeback tour begins now Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Jan 21, 202646 minEp. 612

Aloha, Hawaiian swing? PGA Tour season kicks off amid uncertainty

0:00: Rex & Lav are co-hosting "Golf Today" this week! 02:30: Rising star Chris Gotterup wins for the third straight season 12:00: Will Kapalua and Waialae soon be a thing of the past? 21:00: Love It or Lav It?: Wyndham Clark's take on Brooks Koepka; Rory on a lack of LIV needle-movers; Tour adjusts FedExCup playoff points; and Vijay Singh's made cut on an money-list exemption 45:00: Punch Shots: Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy both can't get it done; Scottie Scheffler makes his season debut in...

Jan 19, 202652 minEp. 611

With the Tour now playing offense, how will Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm respond?

0:00: What Tour players and #sources are saying about the Brooks Koepka return 08:00: Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm pledge their fealty to LIV ... for now? 17:00: Bryson as a career YouTube golfer and the looming Feb. 2 "deadline" 23:00: Real PGA Tour golf is back! What to watch for at what might be the final Sony Open Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jan 14, 202631 minEp. 610

Breaking news: What Brooks Koepka's reinstatement means for his career, the Tour, other LIV stars

0:00: What you need to know about the Tour's massive announcement Monday 09:00: What does Koepka's new path mean for Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith? 18:00: Brian Rolapp is making clear: This ain't your daddy's PGA Tour 24:00: What will be the fan reaction to Koepka's return at Torrey and beyond? 29:00: We'll be back Wednesday for more reaction and a Sony Open preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Jan 12, 202629 minEp. 609

2026 season preview: Koepka's next move and burning Tour questions

0:00: Hello and welcome, 2026! 02:00: What's Brooks Koepka's next move after leaving LIV? 12:00: Why LIV keeps striking out on big signings 18:00: Missing Kapalua ... and looking ahead to the future 25:00: Major we're most looking forward to 30:00: Best non-major to watch 36:00: Biggest headline of 2026 will be ... 41:00: Biggest question mark this year 48:30: Top breakout candidate 51:00: We got some big plans for this pod! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

Jan 12, 202652 minEp. 608

Tiger turns 50: The dominance and drama from golf's biggest star

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, 202546 minEp. 607

Billy Horschel on TGL season 2 and why fans should be excited – not worried – about the PGA Tour's direction

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, 202549 minEp. 606

Rex's Notebook: Here's how the future PGA Tour schedule could look

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, 202552 minEp. 605

Our top 5 Newsmakers of the Year – and 2025 awards!

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, 202552 minEp. 604

Tiger says the future PGA Tour will be 'far better'. Should we believe him?

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, 202538 minEp. 603

2025 PGA Tour recap show: Late drama, murky future, player awards!

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, 202552 minEp. 602

The golf season has reached the finish line. Here's what to watch for.

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, 202530 minEp. 601

Tiger Woods on the Champions Tour? Jim Furyk weighs in

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, 202539 minEp. 600

LIV is no longer 54 holes. So what's next?

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, 202526 minEp. 599
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