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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

Masters Thursday: Some big names have already bowed out!

0:00: Lav is giddy looking at the leaderboard 01:30: Rory might never lose at Augusta again 06:00: Other highlights from the opening round 09:00: Implosions galore on the second nine! 14:00: Augusta is already delightfully firm – what to expect for the rest of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 10, 202622 minEp. 637

Masters preview: Picks to win, storylines to watch at Augusta National

0:00: Firm and fast is on the way! 07:00: Biggest takeaways from Masters chairman Fred Ridley's address 12:00: How we evaluate the favorites after the practice-round days at Augusta 29:00: Is this a "wide open" Masters? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 08, 202635 minEp. 636

Masters week is here! Getting you started with the stars and storylines

0:00: We're setting up in Augusta! 03:00: The Valero Texas Open, won by J.J. Spaun, finally got interesting late 11:30: Does Ludvig Aberg have a closing problem? 19:30: Early impressions of Augusta National, including the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur 25:00: Early-week questions: How does Scottie Scheffler look after baby/time off, is Jon Rahm the new favorite? 34:00: Catch us the rest of the week on TV, on YouTube – and in your email, with our brand-new, majors-only newsle...

Apr 05, 202636 minEp. 635

Tiger Woods arrest fallout: Police reports, rehab and the PGA Tour's future

0:00: It's been a busy few days for Tiger Woods 02:30: What to make of Woods' statement that he's stepping away and entering rehab 07:00: The PGA Tour has no choice but to move on 16:00: Where does the Ryder Cup committee go from here, too? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 202622 minEp. 634

A week of extremes: Tiger Woods' new low and Gary Woodland's inspiring comeback

0:00: Tiger Woods was arrested, again, under the suspicion of DUI 04:00: Why this is such an important moment in time 08:00: What comes next 10:00: Gary Woodland authors the story of the year in Houston 21:00: Somehow, Woodland's golf is as good as ever 28:00: Our top 10 favorites for the Masters 48:00: Listener questions: TGL's viability, Scottie's level of concern, why we care about Tiger 52:00: We're co-hosting "Golf Today" this week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Mar 30, 202652 minEp. 633

Tiger "plays" TGL, but what's it mean for the Masters?

0:00: It's LAGC's world and we're all just living in it! 05:00: Was this just a TGL publicity stunt? 10:00 How Tiger Woods actually looked and what it means for Augusta 20:00: Thoughts on how the final match played out 29:00: Exploring whether TGL has already peaked and what can be done moving forward 39:00: Scottie Scheffler is a late WD from Houston ahead of the Masters Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

Mar 25, 202642 minEp. 632

Bryson and Rahmbo are RED-HOT heading into the Masters

0:00: Matt Fitzpatrick bounces back from Players heartbreak to win the Valspar 12:00: Other storylines that unfolded on a strange day at Innisbrook 15:00: Innisbrook rocks, but will there be a spot for it? 20:00: Biggest takeaways from the Florida swing 31:00: Bryson goes back to back on LIV 40:00: Would LIV be better with more match play? 48:00: Voices in the Crowd: Domestic LIV stops, more fifth-major talk, Steve Sands love Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Mar 22, 202652 minEp. 631

Sands, man! Going behind the mic and talking Masters

00:00: Hello and welcome, Steve Sands 1:45: Was Young's drive on 18 the greatest tee shot ever? 7:00: Young among the top 5 favorites at the Masters? 9:00: Looking forward to this week's Valspar ... 15:45: Thoughts on Valspar's future on the Tour schedule 19:15: Why the Players is NOT a major 25:00: '18' is the most significant number in sports 27:00: Expect (or even want) to see Tiger at the Masters? 32:00: Sands shares some 'behind the mic' stories Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Mar 19, 202639 minEp. 630

Players Sunday delivers again! Cam Young takes the next step with macho finish

0:00: Add another chapter to Players Championship lore 03:30: Cam Young's final two holes were the stuff of legend 11:10: What's behind Young's rise to the game's elite 15:30: The other contenders on Players Sunday 20:00: Ludvig Aberg's out-of-nowhere back-nine collapse 29:30: The biggest remaining questions after Brian Rolapp's State of the Tour address 46:30: Punch Shots: Rory McIlroy's pre-Masters run-up, Scottie Scheffler concern, Bryson is a winner again Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Mar 16, 202652 minEp. 629

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
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