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Join host Riley Hamel for a true 1-stop-shop for everything PGA TOUR. Headlines, Recaps, Previews, but most importantly - all the premium betting information you need for the week!
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Episodes

Ep. 103: Cameron Smith is the Champion Golfer of the Year...is he headed to LIV?

What a week of golf. Rory McIlroy held a 4-stroke lead heading into the final round, shot a bogey-free 2-under 70, and lost by two. Cameron Smith played unbelievable golf and made every putt he looked at. A deserving champion. There are rumors spreading that he's going to LIV. So there's that. We discuss Smith, Rory, Tiger, Cameron Young, St. Andrews, and much more. Enjoy!

Jul 19, 20221 hr 13 min

Ep. 102: 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews preview | What are Tiger's chances?

It's time to have an unbelievable week. The Old Course. St. Andrews. The Open. Tiger. Rory. The best players in the world playing great golf at the same time. It doesn't get any better than this. We tried to talk about Xander's win at the Scottish Open, we really did, but we couldn't. It's Open week. That's all that matters. Enjoy!

Jul 12, 20221 hr 8 min

Ep. 101: It's time for some links golf | Scottish Open preview

What's up everybody? Busy week in golf, and we talked about it all. Grace's win in Portland. Talor Gooch comparing the LIV crowd to a Ryder Cup was one of the dumbest things we've ever heard a golfer say. Tough look. We touch on J.T. Poston's win at the John Deere Classic. Tiger Woods is playing at Adare Manor and Andy shared a very disappointing thought about Woods. And we also preview this week's Genesis Scottish Open, where 14 of the world's top 15 players will tee it up. Enjoy!...

Jul 05, 202248 min

Ep. 100: Sergio Garcia spit in the faces of life-long Fireballs fans

Ep. 100. Milestone. That's fun. Anyway, we talk about Xander Schauffele's win at the Travelers Championship, his first solo PGA Tour win since early 2019. We also touch on Theegala, Rory, Cantlay, and more. Then, we preview this week's John Deere Classic including betting picks for the week. We also talk LIV, Sergio Garcia already changing his team name, and more. Enjoy, folks.

Jun 28, 20221 hr 3 min

Ep. 99: Matt Fitzpatrick wins the U.S. Open | Travelers Championship preview

What a week in Brookline, Massachusetts. Matt Fitzpatrick won the U.S. Open at the same course he won the U.S. Am. Unbelievable story. We discuss the golf course, the tournament as a whole, Scottie, Willy Z, Rory, inside the ropes, and much more. We then preview this week's Travelers Championship including several picks for the week. Enjoy!

Jun 21, 20221 hr 3 min

Ep. 98: U.S. Open at The Country Club preview | Rory McIlroy is the PGA Tour's king

Rory McIlroy won the RBC Canadian Open. He was the perfect man to win the same week the LIV Golf Series opened. The PGA Tour couldn't have scripted it any better. This week on the show, Andy and I discuss Rory's win, Justin Thomas, Tony Finau, and tons more from Canada. We also touch on the LIV Golf London event. We finish the show with our U.S. Open preview and make some picks for the week. Enjoy!

Jun 13, 20221 hr 8 min

Ep. 97: It's time to talk about LIV Golf | RBC Canadian Open preview

We have a busy one for you guys today. LIV Golf starts this week and news from London continues to pour out. Andy and I discussed Dustin Johnson resigning from the PGA Tour, Gooch's comments from his press conference, Phil Mickelson committing, and a ton more. After all the LIV talk, we get into our preview for this week's RBC Canadian Open, including our picks for the week. We also talk Tiger, Minjee Lee, Billy Horschel, and more! Enjoy.

Jun 07, 20221 hr 3 min

Ep. 96: Memorial preview, best bets, and picks | Sam Burns gets win No. 3

This week on the show, we recap Sam Burns' win at the Charles Schwab Challenge over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. It was Burns' 3rd win of the season and 4th overall. We then jump into our preview for this week's Memorial Tournament. We cover field notes, the golf course, betting odds, and finally, our favorite picks for the week. Enjoy the show!

May 31, 202256 min

Ep. 95: Charles Schwab Challenge preview | Betting picks

If you missed our PGA Championship recap, it was released yesterday. Today's episode is all about the Charles Schwab Challenge. We discuss the course, field, betting odds, and picks for the week. Enjoy the show!

May 24, 202242 min

Ep. 94: Justin Thomas is a bad man | PGA Championship recap

We're coming to you a day early this week to recap the PGA Championship. Justin Thomas was a stud down the stretch and hit some incredible tee shots in the playoff to seal the win. We also discuss Tiger making the cut, Rory's late charge then fall, Zalatoris contending in another major, Mito's fall, and much more. We'll still have the normal Tuesday podcast this week where we'll preview the Charles Schwab. Enjoy!

May 23, 202249 min

Ep. 93: PGA Championship time | Preview, picks, and more

It's time for the 2nd major championship of the year. All eyes are on Southern Hills (and Tiger Woods). We dive into a preview for the week including a discussion about Phil, Tiger, Rory, Spieth, the golf course, and a bunch more. Enjoy the show! Oh, and a giveaway! DM Riley on Twitter, and if you correctly guess the winner of the PGA Championship you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win a Twilight 9 hoodie! @rileyhamel_

May 17, 20221 hr 15 min

Ep. 92: Max Homa did it again | AT&T Byron Nelson preview and picks

Max Homa is quickly becoming a superstar in golf. 4th PGA Tour win, 3rd since the start of 2021. Pretty damn good. We recap the entire week, including how good the golf course was and why it should be on Tour every season. We then jump into our AT&T Byron Nelson preview, including our favorite picks for the week. Headlines discussed include: Tiger and Phil in PGA field, Saudi news, Sergio breakdown, and more. Enjoy!

May 10, 202249 min

Ep. 91: We're back, let's talk some golf

After a one-week hiatus, we're back and it's time to talk some golf. Jon Rahm won for the first time since the U.S. Open down in Mexico, as he should have. The guys talk about his form, and what to expect from him the rest of the year. They recap their trip to New Orleans and Andy's trip to Pinehurst. Then, it's time to preview this week's Wells Fargo Championship, including picks for the week. Enjoy!

May 03, 202256 min

Ep. 90: Jordan Spieth is...back? | Live from New Orleans

Jordan Spieth won a golf tournament on Sunday without a putter. The dude couldn't make a thing. However, he overcame his struggles on the greens and took down Patrick Cantlay in a playoff to win. This week, the boys are in New Orleans filming and covering the Zurich Classic. We preview the tournament and make some picks. Enjoy!

Apr 19, 202233 min

Ep. 89: Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters | RBC Heritage preview

Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1, is the 2022 Masters champion. He played unbelievably, and was head and shoulders above the rest of the field over the weekend. The boys discuss his performance and what's next for the Texan. Tiger Woods played golf at Augusta National for four days, and it was glorious. Will he play at the Open? Will he play the PGA? The boys discuss everything Tiger Woods. Rory's Sunday was a fun round to watch, and he grabbed his best Masters finish ever. Will he ever win on...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 4 min

Ep. 87: Tiger Woods is playing Augusta National today | Valero Texas Open preview

Tiger Woods, his son, Charlie, and Justin Thomas are at Augusta National today. Tiger is playing a PGA Tour-like round to see if his body can handle the course. If it does, we may see him tee it up next week in the Masters. WHAT? The dude is a god. We recap the Match Play and Scottie Scheffler becoming the No. 1 player in the world. Two months ago, he didn't have a win. Now he has 3. Unreal. We also preview this week's Valero Texas Open, including our favorite picks for the week. Enjoy!

Mar 29, 202247 min

Ep. 86: Let's fill out the WGC Dell Match Play bracket | Best bets and picks

One of the best weeks of the year is here: The WGC Dell Match Play in Austin, Texas. The boys fill out their bracket for the week and let's just say an underdog brings home the win. They also recap the Valspar Championship and Sam Burns' 3rd win in 12 months. Phil Mickelson is not playing in the Masters (we all knew that was coming). And a ton more. Enjoy the show!

Mar 22, 20221 hr 11 min

Ep. 85: Cameron Smith will win a major in 2022 | Valspar Championship preview

What. A. Week. We're exhausted. Can't imagine what the players feel like after that week in Ponte Vedra Beach. Cameron Smith won the Players Championship, making nearly every single putt he looked at on Sunday. The nearly $4 million purse is his. We recap the entire week, including Andy's favorite moment courtesy of Sergio Garica. We then dive into our Valspar Championship preview, including our favorite picks for the week. Enjoy!

Mar 15, 20221 hr 2 min

Ep. 84: Scottie Scheffler is a star | Players Championship preview

Riley and Andy have lots to discuss this week. Andy played in the Arnold Palmer Invitational Pro-Am and had an all-time moment on 18. He recaps his day and gives a little background on what it's like to play in one. Then the boys recap the API and Scottie Scheffler's gutsy win at Bay Hill. They also discuss Rory's comments after Sunday's final round, and whether or not they think Bay Hill was set up in the right way. Then, it's time to discuss the Players Championship. The 'fifth major' is set t...

Mar 08, 20221 hr 7 min

Ep. 83: Arnold Palmer Invitational preview | Andy is playing in the API Pro-Am

Welp. We did it. We recorded the show again. Our first audio file was corrupted but we recorded again! It's time to preview the Arnold Palmer Invitational and who we like for the week. Andy's playing in the Pro-Am Wednesday and he's NOT nervous. He gave himself a few pump-up speeches throughout the episode. Enjoy!

Mar 01, 202244 min

Ep. 82: Rory McIlroy pulled no punches on Phil Mickelson (and it was fantastic) | Honda Classic preview

Busy, busy week in golf. Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau committed to playing on the PGA Tour after rumors of them leaving for the Saudi Arabia-backed league started to fly. This, of course, leaves Phil Mickelson alone as he continues to bad-mouth the PGA Tour. Rory McIlroy voiced his opinion on Mickelson's comments and it was fantastic. Andy and Riley discuss that situation and how they feel the Saudi league stands. Then they dive into a preview of this week's Honda Classic including their...

Feb 22, 202254 min

Ep. 81: Scottie Scheffler captures first PGA Tour win | Genesis Invitational preview

Scottie Scheffler finally got the job done, taking down Patrick Cantlay in a playoff to earn his first PGA Tour win. For the first time since 2015, the 16th at TPC Scottsdale saw an ace, then the very next day, saw another. The WM Phoenix Open delivered yet again, and so did Harry Higgs and Joel Dahmen when they went bare-chest on the 16th green. Charley Hoffman posted a very questionable IG pic and caption, and the boys dive into how stupid he looks. Then it's time for the Genesis Invitational ...

Feb 15, 20221 hr 9 min

Ep. 80: Jordan Spieth almost died at Pebble Beach | WM Phoenix Open preview

Jordan Spieth was doing Jordan Spieth things at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am including making par after nearly falling off the cliff on No. 8. It made us nervous watching it live. Tom Hoge won for the first time on the PGA Tour. The boys also discuss Phil Mickelson, yes Phil Mickelson, calling the PGA Tour greedy. Bryson WD due to injury. Harold Varner III won for the first time, too. And finally, the boys preview the WM Phoenix Open in Scottsdale where the field is loaded. Enjoy!

Feb 09, 202253 min

Ep. 79: Torrey Pines delivered again | Monster winning week on the betting front | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am preview

Well, that was one of the best/worst betting weeks of Riley's life. On the bright side, he was up over 8 units on position plays. On the bad side, he lost another outright winner in a playoff. Willy Z couldn't get it done. The boys recap the Farmers Insurance Open, including Luke List's life-changing win. Then they move on to this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am preview which includes all the players they'll be targeting this week for their cards. Enjoy!

Feb 01, 20221 hr 3 min

Ep. 78: Jon Rahm sounds off on AMEX setup | Farmers Insurance Open preview | Best bets and locks of the week

Well, it's tough to be excited about a golf tournament after what happened in the NFL this weekend. With that being said, Hudson Swafford got it done down the stretch in the desert. The highlight of the week, though, was Jon Rahm being caught on video going off about the setup. He was not happy. After a recap of the AMEX, the TOC on the LPGA, and a quick chat about the DP World Tour, the boys get into their Farmers Insurance Open preview. Field, course preview, key stats, betting odds, and of co...

Jan 25, 20221 hr 2 min

Ep. 77: Hideki Matsuyama stole $3,000 from Riley | American Express preview | Kyle Kuzma joins the show

Welp, that's about as bad as a beat as you can get. Russell Henley, up 5 shots on Matsuyama going to the back, gets caught by the Masters champ - and Riley lost 3 grand because of it. Other than that, we had a great betting week. Hideki was nails all weekend, shooting 63, 63, including sticking a 3-wood to 3 feet from 276. It's the opening week for the LPGA, and we can't wait. The American Express is loaded. And finally, NBA star Kyle Kuzma joins the show to discuss picking up golf in the NBA bu...

Jan 18, 20221 hr 17 min

Ep. 76: Cam Smith conquers in Hawaii | Women's golf gets a boost | Sony Open preview

Before getting into Cameron Smith's win at the Tournament of Champions, the boys discuss Tom Watson getting selected as a starter at the Masters. The USGA announced massive changes coming to the U.S. Women's Open, including a lot more money. More than deserved and overdue. Cam Smith went toe to toe with World No. 1 Jon Rahm, and beat him. It was a birdie fest in Maui and it was awesome. Finally, it's time for the Sony Open preview, including Riley and Andy's favorite bets for the week. Enjoy!...

Jan 11, 20221 hr 3 min

Ep. 75: Harry Higgs joins the show to discuss PGA Championship, Masters invite, playing Augusta National, and tons more

On January 5th, Golf Channel will be airing the 'Shorties Classic' where Joel Dahmen, Harold Varner III, Pat Perez, and Harry Higgs play a wolf match at a pitch and putt course down in Texas. Tito's vodka is the presenting sponsor, so you can probably guess how this event went. Harry Higgs joined the T9 boys to discuss the event, the 2021 PGA Championship, getting into the Masters, playing Augusta with his family, and tons more. Enjoy.

Jan 05, 202237 min

Ep. 74: Golf is back | Sentry Tournament of Champions preview

After what seems like months, the PGA Tour is back and has made its way to Hawaii for the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua. 38 of the 39 winners from last season are in the field, the only one not making the trip being Rory McIlroy. The boys preview the tournament, go in-depth on key stats, Data Golf information, and much more to preview the event before jumping into their best bets for the week. Enjoy the show and enjoy the golf this weekend!

Jan 04, 202244 min
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