The First Cut crew is back and they’re here to breakdown everything you need to know for the 2020 American Express. First we start off by breaking down last week’s action (2:15). Rick Gehman and Greg Ducharme bring you a comprehensive breakdown of the courses this week and the key stats you players need to succeed in La Quinta (5:35). The gang gives you advice for DFS and betting this week including how to handicap 54-hole events and pro-ams (13:10). On the other side of the break, Rick and Greg...
Jan 15, 2020•55 min
The PGA Tour is back from Hawaii and has landed in La Quinta, CA for The American Express. Phil Mickelson is hosting the former ‘Bob Hope Classic’ at PGA West. Two rounds will be played on Pete Dye’s Stadium Course, Kyle and Mark take a moment to reflect on his legacy in the game (4:10). Mark and Kyle are also here to breakdown the field and give their picks on who they think will succeed in the California Desert (9:05). The PGA Tour isn’t the only golf action this week. Brooks Koepka, Bryson De...
Jan 13, 2020•36 min
The First Cut is back and we’re recapping the wild final round of the 2020 Sony Open where Cameron Smith defeated Brendan Steele after just a single playoff hole. Cameron Smith wasn’t totally off the radar entering the week, what can we expect from the young Aussie moving forward this season (11:10)? What does the gang think about Brendan Steele’s line of sight relief on the final hole of regulation (13:20) and what else went wrong for him on Sunday (20:00). You also know it wouldn't an episode ...
Jan 13, 2020•55 min
It’s a jam-packed leaderboard in Honolulu, Rick Gehman and Greg Ducharme breakdown who they think will emerge from the pack and take home the big bucks in Hawaii (1:30). We get to know Brendan Steele and Cameron Davis, the two players currently atop of the leaderboard. Collin Morikawa’s overnight lead was erased before he even teed off on Friday, Rick and Greg talk what’s next for the betting favorite heading into the weekend (14:00). Last week’s winner and runner-up, Justin Thomas and Patrick R...
Jan 11, 2020•43 min
Greg Ducharme is joined by Mark Immelman to breakdown Tiger’s announcement that he will play in the 2020 Farmers Insurance Open and Genesis Invitational. What can we expect from Big Cat at Torrey Pines? It’s not a shock that he’ll play in the Genesis Invitational, a tournament he is hosting. Is 2020 the year where Tiger finally notches his first career win at Riviera? We also lookahead to where else we think Tiger might play this year as he tries to make the ultra-limited field at the 2020 Olymp...
Jan 09, 2020•23 min
The First Cut is back to break down the 2020 Sony Open at Waialae CC in Honolulu, Hawaii. Rick Gehman and Greg Ducharme go through the key stats to know along with an early weather report for the week (2:50). The crew takes a stroll down the Draftkings pricing list to give you advice on you you should play and who should fade this week (12:00). The gang has plays and fades for every range of the Draftkings pool from the top-tier to the $6k+ priced players. Greg and Rick also run through their fa...
Jan 07, 2020•54 min
Rick Gehman and Kyle Porter didn’t get to make the trip to Hawaii, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t kept an eye on the action in the Aloha State. Justin Thomas should enter the week as a favorite to win at the Sony Open (0:30). Back at Kapalua, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan addressed slow play and gambling’s future with the professional game (8:30). The crew takes an early look at the Sony Open where Kyle breaks down his belief in the “Zac Blair Effect” (20:32). Rick and Kyle also go throu...
Jan 06, 2020•45 min
Greg Ducharme is joined by Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman to recap an exciting final round at the 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions. After 72-holes of play Xander Schauffele, Patrick Reed and Justin Thomas decided they need to play just a few more holes. The First Cut crew breaks down JT’s marathon win on Sunday (1:00). Xander Schauffele battled his way into the playoff with a stellar back nine on Sunday, where do we grade X-Man moving forward (12:00)? Runner-up Patrick Reed continues to play a...
Jan 06, 2020•51 min
Xander Schauffele leads at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii. The First Cut takes a look at the leaderboard as we head into the weekend. Patrick Reed took the low-round honors for Friday (7:00) but it's Xander Schauffele who holds the lead after 36 holes (10:30). Patrick Cantlay found himself the victim of a hot mic incident on the 17th tee box (12:00). Greg, Mark and Rick also give their picks to win after 2 rounds of play at Kapalua (27:13). To learn more about listener data and our...
Jan 04, 2020•38 min
The PGA Tour is finally back! Rick Gehman (@RickRunGood) and Greg Ducharme (@TheRealGFD) breakdown the Sentry Tournament of Champions field. The First Cut crew branches into tournament DFS strategy, betting picks, players to watch and matchup wagers for Kapalua (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...
Dec 31, 2019•50 min
The First Cut is back after a brief Christmas hiatus. Kyle Porter, Greg Ducharme and Rick Gehman are here to breakdown the 2020 major schedule. The crew hits on their early leans to win the Masters (18:00), PGA Championship (29:40), U.S. Open (37:00) and British Open (46:55). They also take a bonus peek at the 2020 Players Championship (7:43) along with the Ryder Cup (57:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...
Dec 26, 2019•1 hr 4 min
The First Cut is back after an exciting Presidents Cup. Today we’re breaking down the top players you need to know for 2020 with PGATour.com Senior Editor Sean Martin. From the young guns and top amateurs to Presidents Cup rookies, we break down who will shine next year on the PGA Tour and around the world on the European Tour and amateur circuit. 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...
Dec 18, 2019•54 min
The Americans have won their 8th straight Presidents Cup after a come from behind win in the final round singles session. The First Cut crew recaps all the action from an exciting final session at Royal Melbourne. 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...
Dec 15, 2019•44 min
Day 3 is in the books and boy was it a doozy. The First Cut crew recaps all the action from Royal Melbourne where Tiger chose to sit out, Patrick Reed’s caddie got into an altercation and Bryson joined the gallery with some “American” fans. We also lookahead to the singles matches which will ultimately decide who hoists the Presidents Cup. 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://po...
Dec 14, 2019•47 min
The crew recaps all the action from Day 2 where Tiger Woods and the U.S. team are clawing their way back after a rough Day 1. We also dive into the pairings for Day 3's morning fourball action and tell you what to watch for as we head into the weekend (31:50). Can Tiger Woods, Patrick Reed and the Americans dig themselves out of the hole? 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://pod...
Dec 13, 2019•43 min
The dust has settled after Day 1 of the Presidents Cup. Rick Gehman, Mark Immelman and Kyle Porter huddle up to discuss action from the first day of matches. The International Team has jumped out to an early 4-1 lead after Day 1's four-ball action where Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas took home the only point for the United States. The pairings already are out for Day 2, so the squad previews Thursday's foursome action (31:50). Is the U.S. squad doomed or will the Americans get their act together?...
Dec 12, 2019•40 min
The First Cut Podcast crew is back and to preview the 2019 Presidents Cup. The captain’s picks are in and the jets have landed in Melbourne. Kyle Porter, Mark Immelman and Rick Gehman will break down the course and format (2:10). Ernie Els and the International team are major dogs, do they have any bite (14:50)? The squad also digs further into the Patrick Reed bunker controversy (26:20). Finally our analysts give their picks to take home the Presidents Cup (32:00). To learn more about listener ...
Dec 09, 2019•46 min
Kyle Porter, Mark Immelman and Rick Gehman are breaking down the action from the 2019 Hero World Challenge (1:34). Patrick Reed couldn't leave Albany without stirring up controversy in a waste bunker, the squad dives deeper (11:42). The United States team is on its way to the Melbourne for the Presidents Cup, what can we expect from Tiger and Team USA after the Hero (18:34)? Ernie Els and some of the International Team members have been tuning-up at the Australian Open, do these dogs have any bi...
Dec 07, 2019•37 min
Kyle Porter and Rick Gehman look ahead to this week's star-studded Hero World Challenge (2:00). Tiger Woods is hosting 11 of the 12 US team members in what will be a tune-up for the 2019 Presidents Cup. The crew also talks about Jordan Spieth who is a long shot to win this week in the Bahamas (21:00). Rick and Kyle also roll through their favorite matchup bets for the week (29:50). In other news, Jason Day is out of the Presidents Cup, replaced by Ben An, could this actually be a blessing in dis...
Dec 02, 2019•47 min
Host Rick Gehman talks to Mark Immelman and Kyle Porter about Tyler Duncan's surprising win (1:20), Brendon Todd's hot streak (10:10), Jon Rahm's reign in Dubai (14:15) and some buy/sell props for players going into 2020 (21:48). They also discuss Masters odds and thoughts at the very end (39:20). 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...
Nov 25, 2019•49 min
Rick Gehman and Kyle Porter reconvene to discuss the news of Brooks Koepka bowing out of the Presidents Cup and his replacement Rickie Fowler (1:00), who to watch the the RSM Classic (7:00) and how the European Tour season is going to end in Dubai (32:00). 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...
Nov 20, 2019•37 min
Host Rick Gehman and Kyle Porter review Brendon Todd's improbable run on the PGA Tour (1:05), the mental side of shooting low and high rounds (14:00), look at Tommy Fleetwood's victory in South Africa (23:00) and finally discuss the Race to Dubai as the golf slate winds down for the fall (28:30). 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...
Nov 18, 2019•36 min
The Presidents Cup is just a month away and Rick Gehman was joined by Kyle Porter and Eric Patterson to take a deep dive into each player from top to bottom to see which partners might team up, who they expect to find success and who they're more bearish on as we head into the matches at Royal Melbourne. 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...
Nov 14, 2019•44 min
Rick Gehman is joined by Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman to discuss Matt Kuchar at the Mayakoba Golf Classic (1:40), how players keep distractions at bay (5:10), why guys are playing more in the fall (9:30), what's up with the course in Playa del Carmen (16:45), who Mark would take to the Ryder Cup if Brooks Koepka can't play (25:00), and Kyle and Rick cap it with who to pick up and play in your fantasy leagues (26:55). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...
Nov 13, 2019•53 min
Kyle Porter and Rick Gehman go deep on Tony Finau (1:53), Patrick Reed (9:40), Gary Woodland (14:10), Tiger Woods (20:20) and those who didn't make the team this time around (24:40). 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...
Nov 08, 2019•30 min
Kyle Porter joins Rick Gehman to talk about Jason Day (0:45), Sungjae Im (5:15), Joaquin Niemann (13:15) and Adam Hadwin (17:00) and what it all means for the International squad against the U.S. 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...
Nov 07, 2019•26 min
Rick Gehman hosts as Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman discuss Rory's win over Xander Schauffele (1:15), Brendon Todd's return at the Bermuda Championship (12:30), Phil Mickelson's crazy streak (17:20), Presidents Cup selections (28:50) and that recent Golf.com survey (41:00). 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...
Nov 04, 2019•46 min
Kyle Porter and Rick Gehman discuss Gehman's career off the top (2:30), dive deep on the HSBC Champions (14:50), give three value picks (18:30), talk about how to find value in players from week to week (26:50), get steep on the Bermuda (30:50) and finally give some head-to-head matchups at the end (41:00). 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...
Oct 29, 2019•46 min
Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman dive deep on Tiger Woods' win (1:30), his swing (2:50), his new record (6:50) and what's going to happen in 2020 when it comes to Big Cat and the PGA Tour (18:10). They also discuss their favorite reaction to Woods' 82nd (24:00). 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...
Oct 28, 2019•29 min
Rick Gehman of dfsondemand.com joins Kyle Porter to discuss Tiger Woods' 82nd win (1:00), which of his stats are the most impressive (13:22) and who surprised and disappointed at this inaugural event (16:41). 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 28, 2019•22 min
