We’re recapping round 2 of the Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship with Greg DuCharme and Doug Bell Hudson Swafford will have a late tee time on Saturday, we talk about his climb back from injury and into the regular rotation of the PGA Tour players (1:26) Sean O’Hair, Luke List, Justin Suh are two shots off the 36-hole lead. Who among them has best potential to close the gap and make a big move tomorrow (5:08)? Will Zalatoris makes the cut on the number, Akshay Bhatia misses it by a ...
Sep 25, 2020•25 min
We’re recapping round 1 of the Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship with Greg DuCharme and Mark Immelman We have a crowded leaderboard at the top. Four players hold a share of the lead after 18 holes, who among them or the others near them have the best chance to separate tomorrow (2:30)? The future stars we targeted on the preview podcast put in some solid work on Thursday. Just how important is it for guys like Justin Suh, Akshay Bhatia and Will Zalatoris to perform when given the op...
Sep 24, 2020•26 min
The First Cut Podcast is back, it’s time to break down the 2020 Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship. This is tournament will be a proving ground for the young and future stars of the PGA Tour. Just how important is it for young players like Will Zalatoris and Akshay Bhatia to play at these softer events with weak fields? After the break we look into our favorite bets for the week, including our expert picks for Top-10 Finish, Sleepers and Winner Picks (26:40). Stick around for the end...
Sep 22, 2020•40 min
Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme are breaking down the field from a daily fantasy angle for the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship. Don’t set your DraftKings or Fanduel lineups before hearing our daily fantasy tips and advice! DraftKings Pricing Breakdown $10k & Above - (5:57) $9k - (11:15) $8k - (17:25) $7k - (21:25) $6k - (26:50) Have any questions for our fantasy expert? Submit them via an Apple Podcast review and we'll answer it on our weekly DFS Preview show! ————————— Check ...
Sep 21, 2020•36 min
We have a U.S. Open champion! Bryson DeChambeau overpowered Winged Foot in commanding fashion. The whole First Cut crew is on hand to break it down on today’s episode. Bryson DeChambeau joins elite company as one of a handful of players to win both the U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Open. His hard work and unique perspective on the game has 100% been validated with today’s win. Is his unique style sustainable and should he be the favorite to win at Augusta? Matthew Wolff lead entering Sunday, he’ll g...
Sep 21, 2020•51 min
Matthew freaking Wolff leads the 120th U.S. Open at Winged Foot after 54-holes! Can he close it out and who is the biggest threat besides Bryson? Matthew Wolff could make history with a win on Sunday, what are our expectations for the young phenom (0:30)? Bryson DeChambeau lurks two shots behind the lead, can the mad scientist’s formula lead to U.S. Open success (11:47)? Sadly Mark is not on the podcast to discuss the South African legend Louis Oosthuizen that sits in solo third, does “Shrek” ha...
Sep 20, 2020•24 min
We’re halfway through the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot. The cut has been made, who is a contender for the season’s first major? The carnage has finally come at Winged Foot! We’ve finally seen some teeth out of this classic design (0:30). Patrick Reed is your solo leader after 36 holes. This is a name we had circled, can he keep this going over the weekend (5:15)? Has Bryson DeChambeau finally figured out the formula for major success? And did he find the secret formula to overpowering any cours...
Sep 19, 2020•47 min
Round 1 is in the books at the U.S. Open, we’re chatting about all the headlines from Thursday. The legendary “man-sized” Winged Foot played a little easier today than it has historically. Why was scoring easier today and what can we expect as we head into the weekend (1:00)? Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy set the early pace on Thursday, who can separate and break away from the pack (4:45)? Tiger Woods carded a rollercoaster 73 today, can Big Cat make the cut (12:35)? Jordan Spieth...
Sep 17, 2020•36 min
It’s September and that means we’re onto golf’s second major of the season… okay not exactly how things were planned at the beginning of 2020. The date has changed but the venue remains the same, who will win the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot? We attempt to answer that question and more on today’s edition of The First Cut Golf Podcast. The course will be the main start this week. Winged Foot is hosting its 6th U.S. Open and 7th major championship, we see you 1997 PGA Championship. What condition...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme are breaking down the field from a daily fantasy angle for the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot. Greg hits us with an insider report on just how devilish this course will be this week (1:16). Don’t set your DraftKings or Fanduel lineups before hearing our daily fantasy tips and advice! DraftKings Pricing Breakdown $10k & Above - (13:10) $9k - (28:10) $8k - (42:00) $7k - (53:00) $6k - (59:00) Have any questions for our fantasy expert? Submit them via an Apple Podcas...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Stewart Cink wins the Safeway Open, a dramatic finish at the ANA Inspiration plus a COVID-related WD from next week’s U.S. Open. We’re talking about that and more on The First Cut Golf Podcast… Stewart Cink is a winner on the PGA Tour once again, the 47 year old notches his first victory since the 2009 Open Championship over Tom Watson in a playoff (1:34). We chat about the “best of the rest” including the runner-up Harry Higgs, can we expect golf twitter’s darling son to make a greater impact o...
Sep 14, 2020•36 min
The PGA Tour has played three rounds at the Safeway Open, we’re chatting about it on today’s episode of The First Cut Podcast… Literally anyone can win this thing tomorrow. 17 golfers will start the final round within 3 shots of the lead. Cameron Percy, Brian Stuard and James Hahn all co-lead, but their odds to win on Sunday are short (0:10). A pair of ultra young guns also find themselves at the top of the leaderboard. Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala are pithing reach of career altering wins....
Sep 13, 2020•24 min
Round 2 of the Safeway Open is in the books. On today’s episode of The First Cut we’re chatting about… Leader Sam Burns holds two shots over the next competitor. He’s a proven winner on the Korn Ferry Tour, is ready for a first PGA Tour win (0:55)? Harry Higgs is golf twitter’s darling son. He gave the community a great gift today when he made albatross to close out his round to move into solo 2nd. Is that amazing shot going to be a reason to be skeptical when it comes to betting him this weeken...
Sep 12, 2020•30 min
The First Cut Podcast is back after a long one day off season. We’re chatting about the Safeway Open among other things on today’s episode… It’s a crowded leaderboard in Napa Valley, who has the most staying power among the leaders? Phil Mickelson has somehow put together a round under par. What’s our confidence in him as we start to peak ahead to the U.S. Open. Jordan Spieth… oh Jordan. The first round of his 2021 season has not begun under ideal terms. Kyle Porter laments about the situation. ...
Sep 11, 2020•43 min
Did you enjoy the PGA Tour’s offseason? Yeah… so did we! We’re back at you again with a Safeway Open less than 24 hours after Dustin Johnson took home a large payday and the FedEx Cup at the TOUR Championship. Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of The First Cut Podcast… The FedEx Cup was handed out one week ago, now let’s start looking at next year’s FedEx Cup! We start off by hammering just how crucial it can be to gain those crucial FedEx Cup points early in the season (2:38). Phil Mickels...
Sep 08, 2020•56 min
Dustin Johnson is the winner of the 2020 FedEx Cup. We break it down and more on today’s First Cut Podcast… Dustin Johnson has not been shy about saying he wants a FedEx Cup on his trophy shelf, the $15m bonus doesn’t can’t either. Does this commanding victory take DJ to “Top 10 Great” status (1:30)? Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas had the best shot at closing the gap to Dustin Johnson on Monday. What didn’t work for these young superstars and what can we expect from them going forward (11:2...
Sep 08, 2020•48 min
The TOUR Championship rolls on at East Lake. We’re breaking down the third round on today’s episode of The First Cut Golf Podcast… Dustin Johnson is firmly in control of this tournament. How did DJ get so far ahead of the pack on Sunday (3:13)? Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas are the closest to DJ. At 5 shots off the pace with 18 holes to go, are they hopelessly left in the dust (8:27)? Jon Rahm is a distant 4th at 13-under. After much improved performance compared to Saturday, is he able to...
Sep 07, 2020•34 min
The TOUR Championship continues at East Lake. We’re breaking down the second round on today’s episode of The First Cut Golf Podcast… Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm seemed unstoppable after yesterday’s first round. With a pair of scores over par today their win is far from guaranteed. What can we expect from the duo tomorrow (1:17)? Sungjae Im made a huge rise up the leaderboard today with a 64, Sungbot held the lead briefly on Saturday, can we expect him to take it outright tomorrow (7:26)? Xander ...
Sep 05, 2020•29 min
The TOUR Championship has arrived! We’re breaking down the first round on today’s episode of The First Cut Golf Podcast… It’s deja vu all over again as Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm trade birdie putts on the links. Neither player has fallen from their lofty starting positions, is this tournament now a two-horse race (2:01)? Justin Thomas has leveraged his starting position in the tournament to turn in an impressive card on Friday. What can JT do in order to win a second FedEx Cup title (7:53)? Ror...
Sep 04, 2020•28 min
We’re previewing the 2020 U.S. Open just a little early today. Rick and Greg are bringing you some early leans and futures action as they look past the TOUR Championship to the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. Who do they like to bring home the year’s second major? Find out on the latest episode of The First Cut Golf Podcast. ————————— Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stit...
Sep 04, 2020•15 min
Rick Gehman, Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman preview the TOUR Championship at East Lake on this episode of The First Cut Podcast We’re priming you for the final leg of the TOUR Championship. People, ourselves included, routinely diss the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Are we actually excited though about this year’s finale (2:30)? Mark Immelman breaks through the first nine at East Lake and details what the PGA Tour’s best players will need to do in order to close the gap on the pre-tournament leaders (5:00)...
Sep 01, 2020•56 min
Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme are breaking down the TOUR Championship field from a daily fantasy angle. What’s the optimal strategy for taking down your DFS contests at East Lake. Don’t set those DraftKings or Fanduel lineups before hearing our daily fantasy tips and advice! DraftKings Pricing Breakdown $10k & Above - (9:53) $8K to $9K - (23:00) $6K to $7K - (35:00) Below $6k - (42:35) Have any questions for our fantasy expert? Submit them via an Apple Podcast review and we'll answer it on o...
Aug 31, 2020•56 min
What a stunning finish at the BMW Championship! We’re breaking it down and more on this episode of The First Cut Podcast… Jon Rahm triumphs over Dustin Johnson in a dramatic one-hole playoff at Olympia Fields. What does this win mean for Jon Rahm and Dustin Johnson as we head into the TOUR Championship? Joaquin Niemann, Hideki Matsuyama and Tony Finau round out the Top 5, what do we make of them heading into East Lake (23:50)? Looking ahead to the TOUR Championship, we chat about at the bubble b...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Rick Gehman and Kyle Porter recap Saturday’s action from the BMW Championship. On this episode of The First Cut Podcast… Hideki vs Dustin in the final pairing tomorrow, who has the best shot to take it home (3:44)? Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are all lurking close behind the lead, who among can win (10:26)? Tiger’s Saturday was one to forget. He has no hope of making the TOUR Championship and is moving onto the U.S. Open (20:55) We wrap as always with our picks for the final round, who...
Aug 29, 2020•30 min
The beast that is Olympia Fields continues to chew up this field. Only TWO players are under par at the BMW Championship, we’re braking it down on The First Cut Podcast… Rory McIlroy, is he back? After a lackluster restart to the season the Ulsterman is getting his grove back (3:07) Patrick Cantlay is your other 36-hole leader, is this a preview of his potential to win a major in the future (5:00)? Tiger Woods had his fair share of struggles on Friday, is this turning into a U.S. Open practice s...
Aug 29, 2020•25 min
It was chaos and carnage at Olympia Fields for round 1 of the BMW Championship. On this episode we’re talking about the tough conditions and course setup on Thursday. Was last week’s tournament at TPC Boston maybe just a little too easy? Hideki Matsuyama is your solo leader after 18 holes. He has the ball-striking skills, but can that translate into staying power (9:28)? Tiger Woods struggled at the end of his round by going bogey-bogey-bogey over his final three holes. What is there to make of ...
Aug 28, 2020•26 min
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Aug 27, 2020•2 min
Rick Gehman, Kyle Porter, Mark Immelman and Greg DuCharme preview the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields. On this episode… Just how much is at stake for those that make it to the TOUR Championship (1:25)? Everyone is a rookie… kind of… what is it like when few people have course history (11:40)? Tiger Woods is going back-to-back. Is he going to burn himself out before the U.S. Open or is this exactly what the Big Cat needs (21:05)? Rory’s performance hasn’t been up to snuff since the restart, wh...
Aug 25, 2020•57 min
Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme are breaking down the field from a daily fantasy angle for the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields. Don’t set your DraftKings or Fanduel lineups before hearing our daily fantasy tips and advice! DraftKings Pricing Breakdown $10k & Above - (9:44) $9k - (19:10) $8k - (29:30) $7k - (39:20) $6k - (46:00) Have any questions for our fantasy expert? Submit them via an Apple Podcast review and we'll answer it on our weekly DFS Preview show! ————————— Check us out on YouT...
Aug 24, 2020•55 min
Dustin Johnson has destroyed the field at TPC Boston by shooting 30-under for the week. On this episode of The First Cut Podcast… Insane DJ facts to encapsulate his mammoth victory in Boston (5:27) Harris English won the “B-Flight” finishing a whole 11 strokes behind Dustin Johnson (21:22) Tiger Woods posted an early 66 this morning. Are we feeling fine about the feline heading into the U.S. Open (26:23)? The FedEx Cup Playoffs march onward to Chicago, who is in and who is out after the first le...
Aug 24, 2020•56 min
