Golf Channel Podcast

0:00: How is Brian Campbell now a multiple winner this season?!08:00: Bubble Watch officially kicked into high gear at the Deere. Was it good TV?14:00: Out of nowhere, Max Homa shows signs of life20:00: Sky Sports' Jamie Weir joins the show!45:30: Gary Woodland is a Ryder Cup vice captain48:00: Tour tweaking the FedExCup bonus structure49:30: Listener questions: Keegan Bradley the right captain pick, and what are the best pies?! 

0:00: Looking at the top storylines from Open final qualifying05:30: 'Monsoon of credit' for 52-year-old Lee Westwood getting through10:00: Coming in 2026: A one-round, on-site qualifier for The Open?!14:00: The transformation of the John Deere field, and why it's the new norm21:00: Rex is off to Scotland early, and we need your listener questions!

0:00: Aldrich Potgieter -- at just 20 years old! -- now is a PGA Tour winner07:00: The most exciting part about Potgieter: There's still room for improvement12:00: The Tour's sleepy summer schedule18:00: Colorblind Lav is having a hard time with this new predictive miss/hit fairway tracer23:30: Arron Oberholser joins the show!39:00: New Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is making the rounds on Tour42:30: Patrick Reed wins LIV Golf Dallas; Sergio Garcia locks up an Open berth46:00: Listener questions: Young hotshots, media angst, Collin Morikawa 

0:00: The guys have been all over your TV screens for the last few days01:30: Keegan Bradley says, as of now, he wants to "just be the captain"12:30: Lots of drama for Collin Morikawa: another caddie change, in addition to a media dustup22:00: LIV heads to Dallas for the first of two Open warmup events26:00: Got questions for Sunday's show? Hit us up!

0:00: How Keegan Bradley authored one of the finishes of the year at the Travelers04:00: Why Bradley's Ryder Cup captaincy just got even more complicated12:00: How the American Ryder Cup team looks, right now17:30: What went wrong for Tommy Fleetwood on Sunday27:00: Amy Rogers joins from the Women's PGA, where there was player gumbling about course setup38:00: Were the 2025 signature events a success?46:00: Both Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland exit with injuries48:00: Wyndham Clark's non-apology apology after Oakmont

0:00: Rex was on the ground for the Tour's unveiling of its new CEO, Brian Rolapp05:00: How Rolapp's past at the NFL could inform the future of the Tour11:00: What Tour players are saying about their new boss17:30: The biggest challenges for Rolapp in the next few years23:00: Jay Monahan will hand over day-to-day operations soon, and he's out entirely by late 202627:30: Two solutions to the Tour's signature-event model

0:00: What the heck did we just witness at Oakmont?05:00: How J.J. Spaun rallied to win the U.S. Open14:00: What we're writing for GolfChannel.com after the final round18:30: Which players will be stinging the most after their Sunday performances?28:00: Love It or Lav It: Oakmont as a Open venue, Rory's media explanation, Adam Scott's Hall of Fame candidacy46:00: Final thoughts from the 2025 U.S. Open

0:00: Biggest takeaways from a better scoring day at Oakmont03:30: How Sam Burns has kept himself in the lead at the U.S. Open08:30: On the brink of the Hall of Fame, Adam Scott plays his way into the final group14:00: The different paths to this point for J.J. Spaun and Viktor Hovland19:00: Rory McIlroy (finally) meets the media 

0:00: History tells us you better be in the top 5, so who do we trust?04:00: Insight into Sam Burns and Viktor Hovland as we head into the weekend07:30: For those just on the outside, a few big names have our attention11:30: A bunch of big names (here's looking at you, Bryson) are headed home early 

0:00: Rex issues a mea culpa -- sort of!02:30: Where was all of the carnage at Oakmonster?05:30: Brooks Koepka wakes up just in time for golf's toughest test10:00: Scottie Scheffler makes 6 (!!!) bogeys in Round 113:00: Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy left disappointed by their starts15:30: PGA Tour Enterprises has a new CEO. What does it mean?

0:00: The star of the show -- for now -- is fearsome Oakmont08:30: Expectations for scoring this week18:00: After saying he has 'no idea' what's next, what's up with Rory McIlroy?26:00: Scottie Scheffler versus the field is a legitimate question this week33:00: Plenty more coming this week: mini-pods, Live From coverage, written content, too!

0:00: Ryan Fox prevails after a "pillow fight" in Canada05:00: PGA Tour officials changed a hole location midway through a playoff!10:30: Rory McIlroy plays his worst tournament in YEARS in his final major tuneup16:30: Joaquin Niemann has gone full world-beater mode on LIV21:30: Phil Mickelson shows signs of life ahead of what could be his final U.S. Open26:00: Our early lookaheads to Oakmont, with lots of "Live From the U.S. Open" coverage on deck

0:00: Rex is happy to be home after 3 weeks on the road02:00: Behind the scenes of Golf Channel's "Golf's Longest Day" coverage for the U.S. Open10:00: Rory McIlroy explains the driver testing/media no-show at the PGA16:00: Why having mandatory media obligations is so tricky22:00: And yet, as Rory showed in a moment on Wednesday, he offers impossibly good insight and perspective26:30: Luke Clanton makes his pro debut. Here's why he and others are set up so much better

0:00: Biggest takeaways from another special Sunday performance from Scottie Scheffler06:00: Is Scottie more like Jack Nicklaus, or Tiger Woods? Or is he the perfect blend of the two?12:00: Scheffler's record with the outright 54-hole lead is crazy good. Here's what that tells us.18:00: For all of his ball-striking prowess, his "bounce back" ability might be most impressive21:00: Ben Griffin, U.S. Ryder Cupper?26:00: Jack Nicklaus savages Rex and his walk-and-talk interviews – does he have a point?32:00: What to do about those pesky mud balls36:30: Maja Stark wins the U.S. Women's Open, and Erin Hills gets another shot on the big stage41:00: Lexi Thompson fires back at her critics43:00: Charlie Woods has his own 'Hello world' moment45:00: Answering your questions about the Tour Championship format change51:00: Golf's Longest Day, here we come!

0:00: The Tour is changing the Tour Championship format -- once again08:00: The players are leading the charge this time. Is that a good thing?18:00: The Tour will look into beefing up East Lake for the season finale ... but how?23:00: Jack Nicklaus admits he was 'surprised' Rory isn't playing this week – and that he didn't hear from him either.28:00: Get in your listener questions for Sunday's show!   

0:00: Ben Griffin stumbles home but still wins at Colonial13:00: What was Matti Schmid doing on the 71st hole?16:00: Rickie Fowler's Sunday fade could have significant implications20:00: Scottie Scheffler does what he always does – contend23:00: Rex's reporting on distance-measuring devices, its impact and its future29:00: Remembering Grayson Murray, one year later32:30: Why would Rory McIlroy skip the Memorial?37:00: Another signature event invite for Jordan Spieth, Rickie40:00: There's a new leader of the LPGA45:00: Listener questions! 

0:00: Rex just won a Sports Emmy – but Lav, after traveling to NYC, did not. Awkward!06:00: Why we're still talking about Scottie Scheffler's PGA win and what it means12:30: Rex has new reporting on the feasibility of more 'robust' driver testing, as Scottie suggested18:00: Sergio Garcia failed to make it through U.S. Open qualifying22:00: Who we're putting on the new Detroit-based TGL team27:00: Listener questions: Quail Hollow defense, LIV player major performance, Scottie/Tiger comps

0:00: How Scottie Scheffler turned a tie ballgame into a blowout12:30: Is Scottie playing even better than he did during his nine-win 2024?24:00: What to make of Jon Rahm's return to the major championship mix?31:00: Bryson DeChambeau is squandering generationally great driving38:00: Love It Or Lav It: Quail Hollow as a major venue, Rory McIlroy's silent treatment, Brooks Koepka's no-show49:00: Which remaining majors set up best for Scottie – and a final bow on the week

0:00: What just happened? Scottie's final 90 minutes of perfect execution07:00: How Alex Noren went from the injured list to the final group09:30: Assessing the third-round surge from Jon Rahm. Is he back?14:30: Bryson DeChambeau's 15th and 16th holes cost him this major bid18:00: We'll be back Sunday night for the full 52-minute recap! 

0:00: Scottie has planted his flag – it's time to see what the inexperienced players around him do next06:45: Is Max Homa back?11:30: Matt Fitzpatrick has seemingly emerged from the wilderness, too15:00: Earlier this week, Rory McIlroy's driver was deemed nonconforming. Has it made a difference?18:00: Lav on Bryson's epic driving and why it sets up well for the weekend23:00: What to watch for Saturday at Quail Hollow

0:00: Why mud balls were the topic of conversation Thursday at Quail Hollow10:00: Has the PGA done enough to distinguish Quail Hollow from its status as a regular Tour stop?14:00: Breaking down Rory McIlroy's disappointing opening-round 7416:30: This early PGA leaderboard looks awful – but keep the faith!

0:00: It has rained a lot at Quail Hollow – here's the latest, and why it matters09:30: Rory McIlroy says anything else in his career is a "bonus"18:30: Like the Masters, are we on another Rory-Bryson collision course?23:00: We know Quail Hollow. We know who's trending. Can only five guys actually win?27:00: Other players we like who could nudge their way into contention34:00: Who will win this PGA Championship36:30: Mini-pods coming soon, with the full recap on Sunday night

0:00: We heart you, Philly Cricket Club06:00: Why location and venue should be at the heart of the PGA Tour moving forward11:30: Is Sepp Straka poised to take a major leap?14:00: The early-week PGA forecast has Lav worried – and the field of contenders narrowing19:00: What we're looking forward to early at Quail Hollow26:00: Coming up for PGA: Rex & Lav on Live From, preview Wednesday, mini-pods starting Thursday, full recap on Sunday!   

0:00: Philadelphia Cricket Club will be the start of the show this week at the Truist08:00: Our players to watch this week include Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland13:30: The field for the PGA is set – what stands out?19:00: Why the PGA is trying to get back in the NYC area golf fans' good graces23:00: Billy Horschel's Ryder Cup chances are doomed, but Lav has a solution!29:00: What to make of Bryson and Brooks' Ryder Cup dinner invitations this week34:00: Listen up, potential sponsors – we've got a new chicken wing/buffalo sauce technique

0:00: Scottie Scheffler delivers just when the "panic"(?!) set in05:30: Biggest differences in Scottie's game at this point in the year12:00: This PGA Championship has the potential to be. So. Unbelievably. Good.16:30: Is it possible that Scottie's best is yet to come?20:30: Bryson DeChambeau overcomes his Sunday scaries and wins on LIV26:30: Is Bryson's LIV most important player?30:00: The possibility of a Rory/Bryson rivalry33:45: Is LIV moving closer to OWGR points?36:30: Don't look now, but Jordan Spieth is trending for the PGA!41:00: Davis Riley was docked two shots for a rangefinder violation43:00: Listener questions! Signature events, Collin Morikawa's ex-caddie, Justin Leonard for captain 

01:30: Did the U.S. and International Presidents Cup teams make the right call?11:00: Is the Presidents Cup even relevant at this point?20:00: The biggest differences between Scottie 2024 and Scottie 202524:30: What Collin Morikawa's caddie change tells us30:00: We want your questions for Sunday's pod show!

0:00: Rex is not feeling good about himself after the Augusta/Hilton Head/NOLA triple02:30: Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin -- two trending players in 2025 -- are first-time winners on Tour09:00: What to make of Rory McIlroy's first tournament as a career Grand Slam winner15:00: Can the Zurich get better? Here are some ideas24:00: Amy Rogers joins the show to discuss a WILD ending to the Chevron Championship39:00: Joaquin Niemann wins again on LIV, but what does it mean?44:00: We're getting closer to a Tour Championship resolution47:00: Blades Brown has a big decision to make50:00: Rex went HAM in New Orleans

0:00: Rex is in New Orleans for the greatest food stop on Tour02:30: Rory is back in action this week – what's he been up to since Augusta?05:30: Whether the Zurich team format be replicated elsewhere on Tour09:00: Is a Rory tear on the horizon, or could we see a dropoff like Tiger in summer 2001?15:30: LIV players return this week at a familiar course in Mexico18:00: Rex makes questionable decisions during his first few days in NOLA

0:00: Justin Thomas finally gets across the line. What was different this time?11:00: Playoff loser Andrew Novak continues his impressive season13:30: Harbour Town, in firm and fiery conditions, might be as good as it gets19:00: Todd Lewis joins the show!41:30: Joel Dahmen blows a late lead in the Dominican Republic44:00: Wesley Bryan gets suspended by the Tour47:30: Listener comments: We're old, no signature events after majors!50:00: Rex (and Rory) head to New Orleans next week

0:00: Rex is in Hilton Head with player reaction from McIlroy's Masters win03:00: Lav responds to getting ratio'd for his bad takes06:00: Understanding the importance of the career Grand Slam12:00: What's possible for Rory during the remainder of his career?18:00: Anything to Rory "ignoring" Bryson on Masters Sunday?22:00: A mixed team event has been added to the 2028 Olympics25:00: What to make of the Tour's new pace-of-play changes that start this week31:00: Rex makes a fool of himself while playing a casual round on Monday 

0:00: We finally had a close Masters!03:30: Rory McIlroy's burden is finally lifted15:00: What it's like covering it on the ground at Augusta National20:00: Why was now the time for Rory to bust the drought?30:00: [whispers] Single-season Super Slam, anyone?34:00: Bryson DeChambeau duel fizzles41:00: Justin Rose gives it his all, again45:00: European Ryder Cupper dominance, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka disappoint again, and Nick Dunlap's struggles

0:00: Rory vs. Bryson – it doesn't get any better than this03:00: Biggest takeaways from McIlroy's second consecutive 66 to seize the third-round lead10:30: What DeChambeau needs to clean up before this final-round duel15:30: Our picks to win (and why) at the 89th Masters 

0:00: Rex has had enough of these historical and statistical trends at the Masters06:00: How Rory McIlroy was able to recover from Thursday's nightmare finish11:30: Bryson DeChambeau is back in position at the Masters16:30: Scottie Scheffler plays in the worst of the winds – and still survives19:00: What to watch for Saturday at Augusta National

0:00: A lot happening here at the Masters!03:00: Justin Rose takes the lead after a round even his peers couldn't believe08:30: Rory McIlroy has the start of his dreams – and then implodes late14:30: Scottie Scheffler looks primed to win for the third time in four years, huh?19:00: What to watch for Friday at Augusta National: higher winds on an already firm course!

0:00: Rex is the new president of the Golf Writers Association of America03:30: Biggest takeaways from the Masters chairman's press conference17:00: Why Rory McIlroy is story 1A this week at Augusta National24:30: What else we can't wait to see unfold, including LIV player performance31:30: Picks to win, top contenders and sleepers36:00: The guys' Concessions Champions Dinner41:00: Be sure to check us out on "Live From the Masters" the rest of the week 

0:00: Lav celebrates his tasty up-and-down to win their match at Palmetto03:00: Augusta looks a lot different after the storm last fall05:00: Will the loss of trees impact play at the Masters?09:30: Rex goes over his top 10 favorites for Masters week14:00: Lav has his top 10 favorites19:00: Is Phil Mickelson a dark horse this week?22:00: Answering your questions! 

0:00: We want your questions for Sunday night's show!02:00: What to watch in San Antonio, including the potential win-and-get-in story04:30: LIV heads to Doral and its first major-esque test of the year07:00: What the ideal Masters run-up should look like13:00: Why is LIV still playing the victim card?18:00: Which LIV players we're most interested in tracking this week28:00: What we're most looking forward to in Augusta

0:00: What was different this time for Min Woo Lee10:00: Can Min Woo's game translate to more than just a wide-open Tour course?14:00: Inside the tension of the final group with Alejandro Tosti20:30: What to make of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy's final tuneup starts for Augusta27:00: Steve Sands joins the show!42:00: Gary Woodland steals the show in Houston44:30: Ex-LIVer Eugenio Chacarra wins on the DP World Tour46:30: LIV heads to Trump Doral47:30: Listener questions

0:00: We're still together in Stamford – tune in to "Golf Today"!02:00: Our thoughts on Tuesday's TGL finale04:30: What we thought about TGL season 1 overall10:00: What the future looks like for TGL24:00: What to watch out of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler this week in Houston28:00: Recapping our week on the "Golf Today" set – and our adventures in NYC

0:00: Why we're together this week in the NBC Sports studios02:00: Viktor Hovland stages a late rally to win the Valspar. Where did this come from?!13:00: Where it went wrong for Justin Thomas down the stretch at Innisbrook15:00: In this new era, JT deserves credit for facing the media after a tough loss18:30: More confident in Hovland or Thomas moving forward?26:00: Biggest takeaways from the Florida swing40:00: Love It or Lav It: Player outbursts, LIV guys earn Open berths and 2-day TGL finale49:30: Listener questions!

00:00: Hello and welcome, without Ryan Lavner1:00: Some people hate The Players playoff system?4:40: Is McIlroy best equipped for a Masters run?9:30: Not the media, but do the players "owe" anyone?14:15: Tiger set the standard for media obligations16:45: Valspar thoughts on JT, Xander and Spieth -- and Innisbrook22:15: Phil's very hot (and very wrong) take on Scheffler and Niemann27:40: PAC co-chair updates and policy board future32:45: TLew, to Rex's chagrin, is headed for a Disney cruise!

0:00: Rory McIlroy's opening statement03:00: Key takeaways from the three-hole playoff05:00: What went wrong on 1709:00: Did Rory need to win this Players?18:00: Rory's completeness as a golfer – and what it means for the rest of the year24:00: Other storylines from the week, including what's up with Scottie?30:00: Enduring takeaway from Players week

0:00: That was a compelling (and marathon) final round03:00: How the four-hour weather delay Sunday impacted the players07:00: Comparing and contrasting Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun's closing stretch14:30: Who ya got in the three-hole aggregate playoff?

0:00: Controlled chaos ruled the day at TPC Sawgrass03:00: Where'd all the stars go at The Players?06:00: J.J. Spaun is a player worth rooting for09:00: How far back is too far back with the forecast on Sunday?12:00: Rory McIlroy still likes his position, and for good reason15:00: Who wins The Players?   

0:00: Lav is an agent of chaos, and the weather forecast is pleasing him02:30: What stands out at the top of the leaderboard05:30: Rory McIlroy's weekend outlook08:00: Justin Thomas goes absolutely bananas – and now is back in the mix12:00: Collin Morikawa doesn't regret his media criticism. In fact, he doubled down.19:00: What to watch for Saturday at TPC Sawgrass

0:00: It feels like a typical early leaderboard at The Players03:00: Takeaways from Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele's rounds05:00: After another poor putting day, Scottie sounded grumpy08:30: Was Rory's opening 67 the best he could have shot?12:30: Xander's gritty round comes undone on 1815:00: What to watch for Friday at The Players

0:00: Why TPC Sawgrass might be the best test of golf all year on Tour06:30: Tiger Woods is out indefinitely with a ruptured Achilles14:30: Biggest takeaways from Commissioner Monahan's press conference20:30: What to watch in the OWGR Nos. 1-3 super-group at The Players, plus other contenders29:00: As media members, did Collin Morikawa owe us an explanation on Sunday?35:00: Our picks to win!

0:00: How Russell Henley stole Bay Hill from Collin Morikawa09:00: Xander Schauffele returns to the Tour. How did he look and sound?14:00: Scottie Scheffler seems to have figured out his driver19:00: Rory McIlroy's equipment experiment backfires24:00: Sergio Garcia wins again on LIV, drawing the attention of Luke Donald?30:00: Quick lookahead to Players week

0:00: Jay Monahan met with the media -- again. Here's what he had to say.05:30: Bryson DeChambeau is looking forward to LIV's future, but does he hold all the power?09:00: Xander's return, Scottie's driving, Rory's Florida Swing on our radar12:30: PGA Tour executive Andy Weitz joins the show!33:30: Takeaways from our conversation on the future of the Tour40:00: Rex is heading home – and off to Bay Hill

0:00: Joe Highsmith goes nuts to win his first Tour event06:00: What happened to the PGA National of yesteryear?12:00: Luke Clanton looks like a star. What can he become this year?17:00: Brad Faxon joins the show!41:00: Love It Or Lav It: Spieth no sponsor invite, Xander's return, "Full Swing" dud49:00: Listener questions

0:00: Rex empties the notebook from a few days in South Florida: White House meeting, Tour Championship changes?06:30: Jordan Spieth is teeing it up at the Cognizant for the first time – with his eye on next week10:00: Signature event sponsor exemptions again under the microscope12:00: Rex was back at the SoFi Center earlier this week for TGL15:00: TGL producer Jeff Neubarth joins the show: What's worked, what hasn't, and what's next?46:00: Hit us up with questions if you want to appear on Monday's show!