We have a South African edition of The First Cut with today’s special guest Erik van Rooyen. Most golf fans probably recognize Erik van Rooyen from the 2020 WGC-Mexico Championship where he finished T3. Just when van Rooyen was building momentum into the Players and heart of the PGA Tour season the world ran into the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us as Erik dives into his inspiration to take up the game and his upbringing in South Africa (3:30). We also go in depth about what it’s like to earn your st...
Apr 20, 2020•34 min
The PGA Tour has officially announced a return date for play. The world’s best golfers are slated to return one June 11th at the Charles Schwab Challenge. Our world class podcasters are here to help you digest all the news and breakdown what it means for the players looking to play again. We also speculate wildly on when we think the Big Cat himself, Tiger Woods, will make his return to the Tour (21:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...
Apr 17, 2020•46 min
Golf has introduced a new major schedule that will see every 2020 major championship shifted back to the fall with the British Open being canceled all together. Our intrepid group of podcasters have rallied together to bring you their updated picks with odds for the remaining majors of the year. PGA Championship (1:00) U.S. Open (13:45) Ryder Cup (27:15) Masters (35:50) ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Foll...
Apr 15, 2020•50 min
Quarantine episodes of The First Cut continues with Collin Morikawa. We reached the phenomenal young ball-striker through Skype at his Las Vegas home. Tune in as we talk about how he’s been handling the break from PGA Tour action (2:00), making the transition from college to professional golf (6:15) and what it is like to receive his first Masters Tournament invitation (25:20). ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcas...
Apr 13, 2020•44 min
Jack Nicklaus spoke with friend of the pod Doug Bell on CBS Sports HQ this morning. The Golden Bear updates us on how his family is doing in these times along with his insights on what a November Masters might look like (2:00). We also have a sneak peek of Masters Rewind this weekend on CBS. Listen as Tiger Woods recalls his 2019 victory with Jim Nantz (13:00) and Phil Mickelson takes us inside his 2004 win over Ernie Els (14:25). ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, St...
Apr 10, 2020•23 min
Augusta National is truly a place unlike any other. Every year the Masters creates memories that last a lifetime by both patrons and players a like. Stick around for our team’s favorite memories from the Masters. Mark describes caddying for his younger brother at the 2008 Masters Par-3 Contest ahead of Trevor Immelman’s win on Sunday (3:00). Kyle Porter graces us with his presence on this episode and his story of getting to play ANGC (12:00). Rick details his love for Sergio Garcia’s “Tin Cup” m...
Apr 10, 2020•42 min
Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman are joined on today's episode by Ryder Cup legend and Masters fanboy Ian Poulter (1:30). One of golf's favorite Englishmen offers his insights into what life has been like with golf on hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic (2:00). We also speak with Ian about the significance of Augusta National and the Masters for him (9:00). Of course we would be foolish to have Ian Poulter on the podcast and not talk about the Ryder Cup. We go into Ryder Cup vs Green Jacket hypo...
Apr 09, 2020•33 min
Hello friends, we're back with a very special presentation of The First Cut. Today we are discussing Rick Gehman's simulation of the 2020 Masters while we simulate playing a round at Augusta National. Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) of the Pick Six Podcast was gracious enough to join us for a fantastic round at a little golf club in Augusta, GA. Our episode format is unique today in that Rick and Will are playing a video game while conversing with you fine folk. If you would like to watch all the ac...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min
This morning the PGA Tour announced that Trevor Immelman would captain the International Team in the 2021 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow. His brother Mark Immelman joined Kyle Porter to talk with the former Masters champion about filling the Big Easy’s shoes. ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFD For more golf coverage from CB...
Apr 07, 2020•28 min
This week should be Masters week, but sadly the coronavirus global pandemic has caused the tournaments postponement. Rick Gehman and Kyle Porter are joined by PGATour.com's Senior Editor Sean Martin to go through their favorite Masters facts. Stick around to learn about career money earned at Augusta National, Charley Hoffman scoring records and insane Tiger Woods facts. ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Fol...
Apr 07, 2020•22 min
Rick Gehman and Kyle Porter are joined by Sean Martin to breakdown the revamped 2020 PGA Tour schedule. Golf’s major governing bodies announced today an overhaul of the 2020 schedule in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Highlights include a Masters tournament set for November, The Open Championship be canceled and the PGA Championship back to August. ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twi...
Apr 06, 2020•25 min
Tiger Woods is the Master of the Masters. His five victories at Augusta is eclipsed only by Jack Nicklaus with six. Tune in to hear which tournament Kyle Porter thinks is the most underrated major of all time. Where does the “Tiger Slam” fall? Which is the crew’s least favorite? Which historic victory will take top honors, the 1997 “Win for the Ages” or his 2019 “Return to Glory”? ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to pod...
Apr 06, 2020•51 min
Rick Gehman is joined by Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman to breakdown the 2015 Masters tournament where Jordan Spieth ran away with the Green Jacket. Join us for this podcast unlike any other as we relive the extraordinary highs of Spieth's victory over a loaded leaderboard in Augusta. ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFD For m...
Apr 03, 2020•52 min
Rick Gehman, Kyle Porter and Greg Ducharme are back in your buds to breakdown Happy Gilmore’s improbable win at the Tour Championship over Shooter Mcgavin. We get into all the analysis you want to know as we try and tackle all the big questions. Who is Happy Gilmore? What does his win mean for the future of golf? What is the damage to Shooter’s legacy? Stick through to the end as you don’t want to miss today’s episode on the legend that is Happy Gilmore! ————————— 'First Cut' is available on App...
Apr 01, 2020•38 min
The First Cut is battling through the hiatus with CBS Sports Network’s own Michael Breed. He joins the show with Mark Immelman to bring you tips on how to keep your game sharp while staying safe at home. We start the episode off by talking about the news around a possible quarantine showdown between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson (5:30). After the break we give you some drills to try if you want to steal money from your buddies once you get back on the links. We have tips to improve your putting...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr
Tiger Woods is good at golf. Perhaps the year where he was best at golf was 2006. In that season Big Cat won 8 of his 14 tournaments entered, including 2 majors. What many might remember though is his thrashing of Stephen Ames at the 2006 WGC Match Play Championship. Our First Cut crew relieves the epic 9 hole match that was the biggest beat-down in the history of the event. Also on the docket we talk about the actual winner, Geoff Ogilvy (25:30). We also our one out for Jim Furyk, Ernie Els and...
Mar 27, 2020•50 min
"Golf Twitter" superstar Kip Henley joins the podcast during this unusual hiatus for the game. No golf topic is off the table in our conversation with Kip as we dive into Jordan Spieth’s recent grip changes (2:50) along with what it takes to become a caddie on the PGA Tour (6:51). Kip tells us all about what the relationship is like between a looper and his player (16:00). Kip tells us what it’s like to caddie in a group with Tiger Woods along with whether or not he would carry the bag for Big C...
Mar 25, 2020•46 min
The First Cut Boys are back! Today they’re reacting to the latest news that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed (0:30). The gang has gathered to nominate and vote on their favorite player superlatives from the 2020 season thus far (5:00). Listen as Kyle Porter zags when we think he should zig by going with a player other than Viktor Hovland for Rookie of the Year! Categories they debate include PGA Tour Player of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Most Stylish, Best in Brand Activati...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr
Need to find a way to pass the time during this period of social distancing? Wash your hands and cozy up for our rewatch of the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon. Our entire First Cut podcast crew is here to relieve the magic of Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson’s duel in the final round of the 145th Open Championship. ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_i...
Mar 20, 2020•48 min
We’re back baby! The First Cut crew has gathered to answer all your golf questions. We start of by diving into the news of the day that the PGA Championship has been postponed along with the cancelation of four more PGA Tour events (0:20). After the break, we dive into your questions that you submitted via twitter (8:30). Whose legacy does this layoff impact? What would an October Masters look like? What course should we hold a fan-less major at? Find out by tuning into this week’s episode! ————...
Mar 18, 2020•47 min
Wow, what a week it’s been! Last Monday we were looking at a perfectly normal week in the world of golf, today we’re wondering when the professional game will return. Our First Cut crew is back together via the power of the internet to break it all down. Our analysts ponder when they think pro golf will return to the masses (3:45). In non-coronavirus news, the PGL lost the support of two more elite players. Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm have joined Rory McIlroy by disavowing the possibility of join...
Mar 16, 2020•50 min
Emergency podcast alert! The 2020 Masters Tournament has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Kyle Porter, Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme are here to offer their instant reactions to the Major news. ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFD For more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports...
Mar 13, 2020•26 min
Emergency podcast alert! The PGA Tour announced on Thursday that the Players Championship as well as the next three events are cancelled. The entire First Cut crew is here to breakdown all the news and offer their takes from an insane day in the world of golf. ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFD For more golf coverage from C...
Mar 13, 2020•27 min
Rick Gehman and Greg Ducharme are back again to bring you their favorite bets for the PLAYERS Championship! We start off by running through some of Rick’s preexisting tickets for TPC Sawgrass (0:55). We also go through top-10 odds and debate whether or not the number is too short for Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm to make the first page of the leaderboard (11:00). Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth are nowhere near the top of the betting board, is there any value on these three former Wo...
Mar 11, 2020•36 min
Course breakdown and key stats to know (1:50) Tips you should know before setting your lineups (5:10) DraftKings Player Breakdown $10,000 And Up (9:00) $9,000 (15:00) $8,000 (23:30) $7,000 (30:20) $6,000 And Below (42:20) ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFD For more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports....
Mar 10, 2020•54 min
The First Cut boys are back and they’re ready to bring you all the storylines you want to know as the Florida Swing heads to TPC Sawgrass for the ‘5th Major’. Speaking of the course, is TPC Sawgrass actually underrated (1:00)? This week all eyes will be on Rory McIlroy as he searches for his second victory of the season. His recent form is great but the Players has never produced a back-to-back champion. Could 2020 be the year where that changes (10:30)? The new, 'Young(er) Guns' should be out i...
Mar 09, 2020•46 min
Tyrrell Hatton has notched his first career PGA Tour after a superb Sunday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. After causing a stir on twitter with his ‘self-flagellation’, we go into why the Englishmen should remembered for more than his hot-headed antics (2:00). The Sungjae show continued at Bay Hill, is this success sustainable or is Im’s performance a flash in the pan (12:00)? Marc Leishman is quietly having a great season on the PGA Tour, we dive into why you shouldn’t sleep on this Presiden...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min
The biggest news of the day the announcement that Tiger Woods will skip next week’s Players Championship (1:00). How concerned are we about Big Cat moving forward? What does his schedule look like up to the Masters and after Augusta? After the break, our guys breakdown all the action from the first two rounds of the Arnold Palmer Invitational (14:50). Tyrell Hatton and Sung Kang are at the top of the leaderboard, can we expect them to hold the leads through the weekend? Lurking near the top is F...
Mar 07, 2020•47 min
Course breakdown and key stats to know (2:05) DraftKings Player Breakdown $10,000 And Up (6:00) $9,000 (15:45) $8,000 (24:50) $7,000 (37:00) $6,000 And Below (45:10) Head to Head Selections (51:20) One and Done Picks (55:30) ————————— 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFD For more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbsspor...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 1 min
We're getting into it right off the bat... or should we say clubface? One of the biggest stories of the weekend was Paul Azinger’s comments about winning on the European Tour vs the PGA Tour. Where do Kyle and Mark stand on the state of the game's two major tours (2:30)? Sungjae Im is in the books as the 2020 Honda Classic champion with an impressive six-under total score after four rounds, Kyle and Mark give their final thoughts on PGA National (9:10). We also get into the movement of the Honda...
Mar 02, 2020•49 min
