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The First Cut Golf

CBS Sports, Golf, PGA Golf Tour, PGA, LIV Golf, Golf Picks, Golf Bets, Tiger Woodswww.cbssports.com
The First Cut takes you inside the ropes of the golf world, on the PGA Tour and beyond. Tournament previews and picks, deep dives into the players and storylines that matter in the sport of golf. Rick Gehman (@RickRunGood) and Greg DuCharme (@therealGFD) join us every week for PGA Tour DFS, betting picks and information you need to know to win your 'One and Done' pools. Patrick McDonald (@pmcdonaldCBS) and Mark Immelman (@mark_immelman) bring you the news to know and expert analysis on the world's most elite players.---'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
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Episodes

Eric Patterson talks DFS, Zozo Championship (10/22)

Eric Patterson of The Score joins Kyle Porter and gives his background in golf (1:35), talks about how to pick golfers on a new course (11:20) and what to expect from the Zozo (16:35) and then discusses four super serious questions in the world of golf right now (21:50). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 22, 201931 min

CJ Cup, Japan Skins recap with Mark Immelman (10/21)

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman talk about what Justin Thomas' win at the CJ Cup means for his career (1:50), what they liked (and didn't like) about The Challenge: Japan Skins (8:45), the Rory McIlroy-Brooks Koepka rivalry talk (16:30) and who they would pit against one another in the next skins game (24:23). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 21, 201930 min

Houston Open, Italian Open review with Mark Immelman (10/14)

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman go deep on Lanto Griffin's Houston win (1:10), how Bernd Wiesberger is ranked No. 22 in the world (7:10), the mixed event in Sweden next year (12:15), what the future holds for Jordan Spieth (24:30) and then hand out some CJ Cup winners and sleepers at the end (30:05). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 14, 201936 min

Houston Open preview, Presidents Cup outlook with Carson Cunningham (10/9)

Kyle Porter and Carson Cunningham break down the Hero World Challenge (1:40) off the top before delving into Tiger Woods' Presidents Cup captain issues (9:40) and finally discussing the weak field in the 2019 Houston Open (16:40. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 09, 201927 min

Kevin Na's Presidents Cup chances, career earnings over/under with Mark Immelman (10/8)

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman dive into the number of feet of putts made by Kevin Na in Vegas (1:30), where they stand on Jon Rahm's 2020 (10:40), what the Players Championship is doing well (18:45) and how much money guys like Dustin Johnson and Webb Simpson have made over the course of their careers (22:31). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 08, 201930 min

Phil's 65, Ryder Cup fodder and mailbag questions with Brendan Porath (10/4)

Brendan Porath (SB Nation and Shotgun Start) joins Kyle Porter to discuss Phil Mickelson dealing in Las Vegas (1:30), what Ryder Cup storylines they're already tired of (12:00) (and which they need more of!) and field some mailbag questions (23:33) before getting to this weekend's perfect finish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 04, 201939 min

Champ wins again, Rory takes on easy courses and who is Victor Perez?

On this episode of the First Cut, Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman discuss Cameron Champ's emotional victory (2:00), what you need to know about Victor Perez (6:35), Rory McIlroy's comments about the European Tour's courses (10:30) and whose career they would choose from a handful of players in their 20s (and one in his 30s) (22:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoi...

Sep 30, 201931 min

Danny Willett's re-rise, Sungjae Im so close and Safeway preview with Mark Immelman (9/24)

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman return to talk Danny Willett's resurgence (2:10), Sebastian Munoz's first win over Sungjae Im (15:30), the Tiger-Rory skins game in Japan (22:45) and what's going to happen at this week's Safeway Open at Silverado Country Club in Napa (30:40). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 24, 201934 min

Joaquin Niemann a star, Sanderson Farms Preview with Mark Immelman (9/18)

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman start by discussing Joaquin Niemann's star power (1:12) before getting to the Solheim Cup (8:30), the BMW PGA Championship (17:30), Akshay Bhatia's PGA Tour debut (31:15) and their Sanderson Farms picks (36:25). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 18, 201941 min

Greenbrier Preview and 2019-20 Overview with Mark Immelman (9/10)

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman reconvene to discuss the fall slate (1:05), Arnold Palmer's legacy (8:50), which players they think are going to have great seasons with the Ryder Cup carrot dangling at the end of the road (14:45), discuss their perfect finish (27:00) and finally, give their picks for A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier (30:13). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:...

Sep 10, 201934 min

Korn Ferry Grads with Sean Martin Part 2 (9/7)

Sean Martin again joins Kyle Porter to discuss Viktor Hovland (0:45), Kristoffer Ventura's wild ride (7:00), Zac Blair's return (14:00), and Sean talks about his recent interview with Mavrick McNealy (18:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 07, 201928 min

Korn Ferry Grads with Sean Martin Part 1 (9/7)

Sean Martin joins Kyle Porter on this week's two-part episode to discuss Cal Poly football (1:10), break down the top Korn Ferry graduates (2:20), Sean compares his game to Matthew Wolff and Brandon Hagy (23:20), and they talk about what it means to make it to the PGA Tour (29:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 07, 201932 min

Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year Debate (09/04)

Mark Immelman, Kyle Porter and Chip Paterson debate the end of season awards on the PGA Tour. First, who is the Brooks Koepka of college football and more college football-to-golf comparisons (1:00) then taking a dive into Koepka vs. Rory and the Player of the Year debate (5:00). Plus, why Sungjae Im is the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year (16:50) and who among the young stars has the highest ceiling moving forward (20:45) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...

Sep 05, 201927 min

2019 Awards and Superlatives (08/29)

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson hand out some awards for the 2019 PGA Tour Season. Honors include Best Tournament (1:00), what shot defined Tiger's Masters win (10:00), Rookie of the Year (18:30), most underrated season (25:20) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 29, 201937 min

Inside the Ropes with Mark Immelman (08/26)

Mark Immelman shares sights, sounds and thoughts from inside the ropes at the TOUR Championship. First, what players had to say about the changes to the playoff format (2:45), the highlights from a statement season for Rory McIlroy (7:00) and how fatigue might have played a role in Brooks Koepka fading down the stretch (11:40). Then, whether to be concerned about DJ's late-season struggles (16:00), the Presidents Cup chatter around East Lake (22:00) and where JT stands among his peers after 2019...

Aug 26, 201935 min

TOUR Championship Instant Reaction (08/25)

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap Rory McIlroy's FedEx Cup win. First, how Rory's TOUR Championship experience in 2019 contrasts with his 2018 appearance in the final group with Tiger Woods (5:00), the Player of the Year debate (8:00), where Rory separated himself from the pack this year (15:30) and Stock Up-Stock Down focuses on Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Dustin Johnson (30:21). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...

Aug 26, 201937 min

TOUR Championship Preview (08/21)

Mark Immelman and Chip Patterson preview the TOUR Championship. First, the players' reactions to the new format (2:46), where you draw the line for actual contenders to win (6:00) and if the Player of the Year race is over (9:20). Then, the Perfect Finish for the weekend action (11:45) and expert picks, including sleepers and picks to win (15:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht...

Aug 22, 201922 min

Navigating East Lake prior to Tour Championship (08/20)

Mark Immelman is joined by Sean Martin of PGATour.com to discuss the challenges that East Lake presents ahead of the Tour Championship this weekend. The guys then assign "Stock Up, Stock Down" to several trending golfers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 21, 201925 min

BMW Recap, and Medinah talk with Mark Immelman (08/18)

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman wrap up the BMW Championship, discuss what turned into an easy Medinah Country Club (1:55), discuss Justin Thomas' place in the hierarchy (5:55), hit on Big Cat quickly (12:27) and look ahead to a wonky Tour Championship (15:25). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 19, 201926 min

BMW Preview and More Brooks-Bryson talk with Mark Immelman (08/14)

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman put a bow on the Bryson DeChambeau-Brooks Koepka kerfuffle (1:30), discuss the Korn Ferry Tour Finals (13:00) and who could advance, preview the BMW Championship (23:05) and give their picks for the second FedEx Cup Playoffs event of 2019 (32:12). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 14, 201935 min

Slow play, Jason Day and FedEx Cup winner picks (08/12)

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson reset the playoff picture heading into the BMW Championship. First, Bryson's odd response to slow play chatter (1:45), Jason Day splitting with Stevie Williams (9:15) and the drama from the Korn Ferry tour as PGA Tour cards were punched over the weekend (14:45). Then, Stock Up Stock Down looks at some of the biggest movers in the playoff standings (17:57) and Trivia with focus on Patrick Reed's elite company (28:00). To learn more about listener data and our privac...

Aug 12, 201935 min

Northern Trust Recap (08/11)

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap Patrick Reed's win at the Northern Trust. First, what to expect from Patrick Reed as he captures a win in this current late-season surge (1:00), why Jordan Spieth might be seeing an all-time putting season go to waste (10:45) and whether the PGA Tour will enact any changes amid complaints of slow play that zeroed in on Bryson DeChambeau (20:45). Plus, what Tiger Woods' performances since the Masters win say about his effort to get back into major championship...

Aug 12, 201955 min

Northern Trust preview (08/07)

Kyle Porter, Mark Immelman and Chip Patterson preview the start of the playoffs and pick winners for the weekend. First, laughs with Rory at Kuchar expense (2:00), explaining the Hovland rule (6:00), what a Presidents Cup team photo might say about the 2019 picks (10:00). Then, who has the advantage at Liberty National (21:23) and expectations for the Northern Trust including what Tiger has to gain, our Perfect Finish and picks to win (27:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...

Aug 07, 201937 min

Who will make the Presidents Cup roster? (08/05)

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap the Wyndham Championship and preview the upcoming debates for the final spots on the Presidents Cup roster. First, how J.T. Poston finished on top of the leaderboard in a birdie-filled week in Greensboro (1:30), what Viktor Hovland's trajectory looks like (8:30) and Webb Simpson's argument as one of the hottest golfers of 2019 (14:30). Then, Stock Up-Stock Down breaks down the Presidents Cup picture for the United States with just a few events left before the...

Aug 05, 201939 min

Monday qualifying season, new PGA Tour schedule and a lit Zozo with Sean Martin (7/31)

Kyle Porter and Sean Martin discuss the new PGA Tour schedule (3:45), what it takes to Monday into PGA Tour events (15:00), how much success Matt Wolff and Collin Morikawa have had (27:15) and what their perfect finish is to the Wyndham Championship (and regular season for 2018-19). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 31, 201945 min

FedEx Cup Bubble Boys (07/30)

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson look ahead to the FedEx Cup playoffs. First, updates to how players are adjusting to the new schedule (5:34) and the continuing saga of Xander Schauffele and his Callaway driver that got flagged by the R&A at The Open (7:58). Then, Stock Up-Stock Down looks at the players on the cut for playoffs (22:49) and expert picks for the weekend action in North Carolina (33:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/...

Jul 31, 201938 min

WGC-FedEx St. Jude Recap: Brooks rolls, Rory stalls (7/29)

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman dive into Brooks Koepka's psyche (1:00) before taking on Rory McIlroy's (5:45). They also get into a little Matthew Wolff (19:15), some Webb Simpson (24:47) Jordan Spieth (28:00) and briefly discuss just how interesting next week's Wyndham Championship is going to be. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 29, 201933 min

Ranking the 2019 major championships (07/25)

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap the 2019 major season and judge it against the rest of the decade. First, lasting memories from the four majors of 2019 (1:35) before putting them in a definitive ranking (8:30). Then, our favorite major championships dating back to 2010 (23:00) and the Perfect Finish for the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational in Memphis (39:20). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...

Jul 25, 201945 min

Rory's motivation, Lowry's celebration, more Open fallout (07/23)

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson set the stage for the WGC in Memphis after Lowry's win at The Open. First, all of the feels for Lowry's celebration tour with the Claret Jug (1:00), more evidence for Brooks Koepka's greatness in the 2019 major season (6:50) and a deep dive on what's next for Rory after his missed cut at Royal Portrush (19:33). Then, looking at the 2020 Masters odds (29:45), who changed the narrative the most this major season (37:30), Xander's driver issues (43:40) and expert pick...

Jul 23, 201952 min

Open Championship Recap (07/21)

Kyle Porter, Mark Immelman and Chip Patterson react to Shane Lowry's win at the Open Championship. First, takeaways from Lowry's impressive Sunday performance on a difficult day at Royal Portrush (1:05) and what it means for him moving forward (7:20). Then, Stock Up-Stock Down takes a look at Tommy Fleetwood and Dustin Johnson (12:40), and why Brooks Koepka's 2019 affirmed his status as the best major championship golfer in the game (21:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Jul 21, 201937 min
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