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My Father’s Day isn’t complete until I plop down after lunch on Sunday to watch the final 18 holes of the US Open golf tournament. My wife and sons became quite familiar with my annual Father’s Day afternoon ritual.  I have to grind the final five hours of this golf tournament (on television, of course) until a winner is crowned. In the event of a tie, a two-hole playoff will be held immediately following the final round.  Prior to 2018, there was an 18-hole playoff conducted on Monday. The US Open is usually played on the toughest golf course which the professional golfers face all year.  The last ten US Open champions have posted an average winning total of just six under par. This year’s US Open returns to a windswept tract near the eastern tip of New York’s Long Island. Shinnecock Hills was founded in 1891 and is one of the oldest golf courses in the United States.  They were also one of the first American golf clubs to admit women members from its inception. This will be the fifth US Open conducted at Shinnecock Hills since 1986.  Ray Floyd won that one with a one under par total.  Corey Pavin won in 1995 (even par).  Retief Goosen took the 2004 event at Shinnecock Hills with a four under par score.  The most recent US Open held at this course was in 2018 and captured by Brooks Koepka with a one over par score. In other words, this fascinating US seaside links has a long history of playing tough for professional golfers. Watch for these holes to cause the golfers significant trouble this week Hole #7 (Rodan) – Listed at 185 yards, the par-3 7th hole at Shinnecock is a devilish short hole. The winds play havoc with shot selection off the tee.  The green features a unique rodan design.  That means that the green slopes away from the front portion and toward the back left side.  A bad tee shot is quite likely to result in a bogey or worse here. Hole #9 (Ben Nevis) – Ben Nevis is the name of the highest peak (4,400′) in Scotland.  The final par-4 on Shinnecock’s opening nine holes involves golfers playing their second shot uphill by some 20 yards against a prevailing wind into an elevated green.  Once on the putting surface, some players will face a downhill putt with the wind now pushing their golf ball even faster to make par an exceptional score. Hole #11 (Hill Head) – You wouldn’t think that a short 150 yard par-3 hole would cause many of the top golfers in the world to get jittery standing on the tee box. Missing this elevated green (which looks like inverted bowl from the tee) quickly brings a bogey or double bogey into play.  There are four deep sand traps surrounding the 11th hole.  Add a gusty wind on the tee, and this short par-3 can wreck someone’s round in a hurry. Hole #14 (Thom’s Elbow) – This difficult par-4 plays a lengthy 520 yards and moves uphill on your second shot into the green.  Don’t forget the ever-changing 15-25 mph winds which will affect both your tee shot and approach into the green. The hole was named for Shinnecock’s 55-year Scottish head golf pro named Charlie Thom.  Two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw once asked Mr. Thom why the 14th hole was named after him. Thom replied, “Look at my elbow. It’s crooked.  They named the 14th hole after me, because it’s crooked like my elbow. It goes back up the hill.” Which golfers are “hot” coming into the US Open? Let’s cover a few golfers who are playing well right now. Wyndham Clark – He won the US Open in 2023.  Clark then went into a lengthy slump but has returned to form recently with a win at the Byron Nelson tournament in Dallas. He also posted a third place finish at the Memorial Tournament in Ohio a few weeks ago along with an 11th place finish last week at the Canadian Open.  When you’re hot, you’re hot! Russell Henley – The quiet Henley won the Colonial in Fort Worth a month ago.  He followed it up with a 22nd place finish at the Memorial. Henley has a tendency to play well on difficult courses.  Shinnecock Hills will provide a great test of his skills this week. Matt Fitzpatrick – The winner of two events this spring on the PGA Tour, Fitzpatrick shot a closing 66 and 64 in the final two rounds of last week’s Canadian Open to finish in second place.  Did you remember that this English golfer won the 2022 US Open title?  His game is peaking at the right time this year for a possible second major championship win. Cameron Young – A product of nearby Scarborough, New York, Cameron Young is another two-time winner on this year’s PGA Tour. Young is going to have a boisterous crowd of New York area fans rooting for him all weekend. Now for a few top golfers who haven’t sizzled recently but may contend this week Scottie Scheffler – The world #1-ranked golfer has failed to score a victory since late January.  That doesn’t mean that he’s playing poorly, though.  Scheffler’s last five tournaments have produced two runner-up finishes, a third place, 12th place, and 14th.  Scottie Scheffler could complete his personal career “Grand Slam” with a win at this week’s US Open.  He’ll be ready. Jon Rahm – LIV Golf’s top player in 2026, Rahm won the 2021 US Open title on another tough layout at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Spain’s Jon Rahm, like Scottie Scheffler, has a way of pushing his way to the top of the leaderboard in major championships.  He broke an 18 month slump with two wins on the LIV Golf tour this spring. JJ Spaun – The defending US Open champion finished sixth and 12th in his two most recent golf tournaments.  Spaun’s focus and gritty style is reminiscent of another past US Open winner at Shinnecock Hills.  Corey Pavin captured the 1995 US Open on this same golf course with a memorable four wood second shot from the 18th fairway to seal the victory. Tommy Fleetwood – After finally breaking through in 2025 with a win at the Tour Championship, Fleetwood’s sights are now set on winning his first major golf title.  The Englishman is quite familiar with seaside links after beginning his professional golf career on the European circuit.  Fleetwood is overdue for his first major championship triumph. Don’t overlook these former US Open winners this week! Rory McIlroy – Rory’s first major title was a US Open.  He won the 2011 US Open at Congressional near Washington, DC by a whopping eight shots.  The deep rough at Shinnecock Hills will punish Rory if his recent issues with errant drives continue. Bryson DeChambeau – Inconsistency has been the only consistent portion of Bryson DeChambeau’s game this season. The two-time US Open champion (2020 and 2024) missed the cut at both The Masters and PGA Championship this year.  However, he won twice in March on the LIV Golf Tour. DeChambeau, like McIlroy, must hit more fairways off the tee this week at Shinnecock Hills to get into contention. Justin Rose – The 45 year old Rose is playing in his 100th consecutive major golf tournament this week.  That’s a record bested only by Jack Nicklaus.  The Golden Bear played in an incredible 146 straight appearances in golf’s majors. Justin Rose is the seventh ranked golfer in the world. He won the 2013 US Open at Merion Golf Club near Pittsburgh.  His maturity in pressure situations could give him a chance this week. Brooks Koepka – He won the 2018 US Open on this same golf course eight years ago.  Koepka has played well at times this year but hasn’t registered a win in 2026.  His five major championship wins have usually been on difficult golf courses. He knows Shinnecock Hills well.  If he makes the weekend cut, Brooks Koepka might be a factor on Sunday afternoon. US Open weather: The National Weather Service is calling for: Thursday – 40% chance of rain.  High near 76.  South winds gusting to 35 mph. Friday – Sunny.  High of 77 degrees.  West winds at 10-15 mph. Saturday – Sunny.  High of 75 degrees.  West winds at 10-15 mph with higher gusts Father’s Day Sunday – Sunny.  High near 74.  West winds 10-15 mph. US Open television coverage (all times CDT): Thursday – USA Network – 5:30AM through 4PM NBC Sports Network 4PM – darkness Friday – NBC Sports Network – 5:30AM through 12:30PM NBC Television – 12:30PM – 6:30PM Saturday – USA Network – 9AM through 11AM NBC Television – 11AM through 7PM or conclusion Sunday – USA Network – 8AM through 11AM NBC Television – 11AM though 6PM or conclusion Happy Father’s Day on Sunday to all of you Dads!  Enjoy the golf! The post US Open Preview – Shinnecock Hills is going to win! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Welcome to the April episode of The Elevator Show!

Nuevo episodio de la Bola Provisional de Ten Golf, edición especial PGA Championship. Analizamos todo lo ocurrido en la primera jornada en el Aronimink Golf Club. Los nombres propios, la extraordinaria preparación del campo de la PGA de América, los candidatos que han dado un paso adelante, los que se han caído.Hablamos, claro, de Scheffler, Schauffele, Koepka, McIlroy, DeChambeau, Reed, Potgieter, Nicolai Hojgaard, Kaymer...Obviamente, le metemos el bisturí a la primera jornada de los españoles. Lo que nos dicen las vueltas de Jon Rahm, David Puig y Ángel Ayora.

Nuevo episodio de la Bola Provisional de Ten Golf, edición especial PGA Championship. Analizamos todo lo ocurrido en la primera jornada en el Aronimink Golf Club. Los nombres propios, la extraordinaria preparación del campo de la PGA de América, los candidatos que han dado un paso adelante, los que se han caído. Hablamos, claro, de Scheffler, Schauffele, Koepka, McIlroy, DeChambeau, Reed, Potgieter, Nicolai Hojgaard, Kaymer... Obviamente, le metemos el bisturí a la primera jornada de los españoles. Lo que nos dicen las vueltas de Jon Rahm, David Puig y Ángel Ayora.

Nuevo episodio de la Bola Provisional de Ten Golf. Capítulo especial. On Tour. Estamos en el Real Club de Golf El Prat con la última hora del Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship. El torneo ya se ha puesto en marcha y David Durán y Alejandro Rodríguez nos lo cuentan todo desde Barcelona.Mucha información y, sobre todo, mucha opinión. Nos metemos en todos los debates. Hablamos, claro, del Estrella Damm, de las sensaciones con los españoles, de cómo ha arrancado la semana y lo que se espera en los próximos días, de Jon Rahm y el DP World Tour, claro, del torneo extra que va a jugar Rahm, de LIV Golf, de los contratos, declaraciones de McDowell, DeChambeau... Un programa con mucha miga.

Nuevo episodio de la Bola Provisional de Ten Golf. Capítulo especial. On Tour. Estamos en el Real Club de Golf El Prat con la última hora del Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship. El torneo ya se ha puesto en marcha y David Durán y Alejandro Rodríguez nos lo cuentan todo desde Barcelona. Mucha información y, sobre todo, mucha opinión. Nos metemos en todos los debates. Hablamos, claro, del Estrella Damm, de las sensaciones con los españoles, de cómo ha arrancado la semana y lo que se espera en los próximos días, de Jon Rahm y el DP World Tour, claro, del torneo extra que va a jugar Rahm, de LIV Golf, de los contratos, declaraciones de McDowell, DeChambeau... Un programa con mucha miga.

Welcome back!  In my last post, we examined how LIV Golf is unlikely to survive after the Saudi Public Investment Fund ends its financial support soon.  Will the PGA Tour choose to punish the LIV Golf stars who left in 2022 and 2023?  Or, should the PGA Tour take the high road and find a reasonable way to bring back the LIV golfers for the benefit of professional golf fans?  It’s time for ol’ SwampSwami to present a few possible outcomes should LIV Golf fold its operations following its final 2026 event in late August.   Let’s start with my least favorite idea and conclude with my preferred solution. First idea – The PGA Tour tells all LIV golfers that they are not welcome back.  Ever. My Mom would have called this one, “Cutting off your nose to spite your face”.  It’s simply not going to happen. I understand the angst.  Many pro golfers and fans are still hot about LIV’s top names accepting $100 million or more from a country (Saudi Arabia) which has a poor history on human rights issues. The seed money and current operating capital provided to LIV Golf, indeed, originated from the Saudi Public Investment Fund. However, a total ban on LIV Golfers would be a terrible business idea for the PGA Tour.  Golf fans want to see the best players competing on the course every week. If you still can’t get over it, perhaps celebrate the fact that Saudi investors have lost more than $5 billion on LIV Golf over the past five years. Second idea – The PGA Tour tells LIV golfers to sit out for at least one full year.  They would then be permitted to start over.  That involves earning a PGA Tour spot at the annual Qualifying school or playing in the Korn Ferry (developmental) Tour in 2027 in an attempt to earn a PGA Tour card for 2028. This would likely send the majority of LIV Golf players to play in the DP World (European) tour next season.  The prize money for that tour is much lower, and the players’ travel costs are significant. From the DP World Tour’s viewpoint, adding a number of LIV golfers would boost interest in their tour.  Perhaps the DP World Tour might add events at a few popular LIV Golf destinations such as Adelaide, Australia and in South Africa. Another factor to consider is that an across-the-board ban by the PGA Tour for at least one year may cause some LIV golfers to sue the PGA Tour. It is important to understand that PGA Tour golfers are not employees of the PGA Tour.  They are considered contract labor.  PGA Tour golfers are not guaranteed any prize money when they tee-up at traditional full-field golf tournaments.  They earn money only after making the 36-hole cut by placing in the upper half of the field. LIV Golfers could argue the contract labor position in court should the PGA Tour deny their right to compete for one or more years. Third idea – Utilize the same method which recently allowed Brooks Koepka to return to the PGA Tour this year Five-time major championship winner Brooks Koepka had one year left on his LIV Golf contract in 2026.  He quietly negotiated his way out of the final year of his LIV Golf contract following the 2025 season. Brooks Koepka then visited with the PGA Tour and was able to cut a deal to return this year in 2026.  Koepka had to agree to certain conditions: He must pay a $5 million donation to charity. Koepka is not eligible to participate in the new PGA Player Equity Program. He is not eligible to receive any money from the season-ending FedEx Cup Bonus Pool. Upon rejoining the PGA Tour, Brooks Koepka has received several tournament sponsor’s invitations to participate in full-field PGA events this spring.  Those tournament title sponsors should be permitted to add players (including other former LIV golfers) whose presence boosts local and national interest in their PGA Tour event. The “Koepka Plan” could be applied to the other returning LIV Golf stars beginning in 2027.  A sliding scale could be used to determine the amount of each player’s charitable donation based on the size of that player’s LIV Golf signing bonus. This idea seems plausible to me.  However… The PGA Tour is unhappy that other top LIV golfers failed to accept this type of “olive branch” offer made earlier in 2026.  Revenge may sound like fun to some, but most pro golf fans just want to see the best players on the course every week. The PGA Tour is a business.  Listening to golf fans who want to see the top players back in competition should be the Tour’s foremost priority. It is also Customer Service 101.  The customer isn’t always right, but the customer is ALWAYS the customer! Fourth and my preferred idea – Listen to the golf fans and let’s roll again in 2027! Anyone who has watched the four golf major championships over the past few years can see how much golf fans enjoyed watching top LIV golfers like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm competing in those events.  The final twosome of DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy in the 2025 Masters made for some great final round drama.  It’s time for all parties to come together soon and make men’s golf stronger than before.   A personal analogy may be in order.   Perhaps you (like me) have been fortunate enough to have been hired by an employer, stayed for a number of years, left for another company, and then rehired by your original employer to fill an open position.     We had our reasons for leaving.  Earning a good reputation during your first time working for that original employer laid the groundwork for your possible return. Of course, most of us did not receive a hefty signing bonus from any employer.  Pro golfers who left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf received some rather large signing bonuses.  Whether the amount was $1 million or $300 million, it was a personal business decision which involved risks to be weighed by each player. Importantly, the amount of the LIV Golf signing bonus received by a golfer should be none of the PGA Tour’s business. The PGA Tour’s primary concern – today – should be in determining how much value their enterprise would gain by adding the top LIV golfers to some of their golf tournaments beginning next season. Let’s get to work and create a win/win/win deal for the fans, the PGA Tour, and LIV Golf! *The SwampSwamiSports.com favored proposal covers only the upcoming 2026-2027 PGA golf season Step 1 – Allow each regular field (100 or more players) PGA Tour event to have the option of inviting up to ten former LIV golfers to participate in their local event. This would be in addition to the normal number of PGA Tour players scheduled to appear that week.  No PGA player would lose a spot in the field.  Former LIV golfers would not be eligible to participate in any of the PGA Tour’s “no cut” reduced-field events or The Player’s Championship.  All former LIV golfers (regardless of the number of FedEx points they earned during the regular season) would be ineligible to participate in the 2027 FedEx Cup series of year-ending events. Step 2 – Any PGA tournament earnings by a former LIV golfer in the 2026-2027 season will be split as follows – 1/3 to the golfer, 1/3 dedicated to the PGA Tour Players’ Retirement Fund, and 1/3 going to the local tournament’s primary charity or charities. The golfer would be financially “punished” by being allowed to keep just 1/3 of his weekly earnings.  Having another 1/3 going directly into long-time PGA Tour players’ retirement accounts is intended to honor PGA golfers who didn’t bolt for LIV Golf.  The final 1/3 going to the local tour stop’s charity will help make a positive impact in that community.  It’s also a smart public relations move. Step 3 – If any former LIV Golf player should earn enough FedEx points during the 2026-2027 season to qualify for a Tour Card in 2028, the player should be welcomed back onto the PGA Tour. Let’s say that the Zurich Classic team event in New Orleans invites LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm to play as a team next spring.  If they should win the golf tournament, those two players may earn enough FedEx points to receive their PGA Tour cards for 2028. LIV Golfers must earn their way back onto the regular PGA Tour – by their performance! Step 4 – If any former LIV golfer earns enough FedEx points to qualify for a spot on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2028, the player is welcomed to join that tour. A former LIV golfer may be able to place high enough during limited 2027 PGA Tour events may qualify to play on the Korn Ferry (developmental) Tour in 2028.  The player would spend their next season trying to win events on that tour in an effort to regain their PGA Tour card. Step 5 – All LIV Golfers will be permanently ineligible to participate in the PGA Player Equity Program. This relatively new long-term incentive bonus plan was designed to incentivize PGA Tour members who stayed with the Tour instead of pursuing an offer from LIV Golf.  It is only fair that the LIV Golfers should be permanently excluded from that bonus pool. In summary: My program would give PGA Tour tournament title sponsors the right to invite up to ten LIV golfers to play in their events to boost public interest without eliminating any PGA Tour players’ spots in the field.  Those tournaments may also decide not to invite any LIV Golfers if they so choose. The LIV golfers must perform at a very high level in 2027 in order to have any chance of securing a PGA Tour card beginning in 2028. PGA Tour players have little to be concerned about except for some added competition.  LIV Golf players would be at a serious disadvantage, because they are only eligible to play in a limited number of events.  However, any LIV golfer collecting enough FedEx points during next season to qualify for the PGA Tour or the Korn Ferry Tour would have earned a playing card based on performance. The PGA Tour and its television partners also win. There will be increased interest in traditional full-field tour stops which have traditionally struggled to attract to top PGA Tour names.  It’s good for business. Most importantly, golf fans win big!  Local PGA tournament fields will include more top names in their fields beginning in 2027. It’s time to get over the feuding and sniping. Fans simply want to see the best players in the world competing every week.  LIV Golf’s expected demise could result in a much improved PGA Tour very soon. The post Fans WANT the top LIV Golfers Back – Part 2 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Uh-oh!  LIV Golf lost its financial life preserver this week. The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is pulling the Saudi P-LUG on LIV Golf at the conclusion of this season in late August. Meanwhile, PGA Tour players and cheerleaders like Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee are doing the expected “I told you so” round of high fives late this week. LIV Golf announced a restructuring plan Thursday “to support a transition from a foundational launch phase to a diversified, multi-partnered investment model”. Let me offer a simpler translation.  The Saudi money tree has dried up.  They are desperately seeking very wealthy people or cash-rich companies needing a billion-dollar annual tax loss. Oddly, no one has confirmed (or denied) whether the Saudi Public Investment Fund has officially parted ways with funding LIV Golf. The league’s Sugar Daddy cannot be happy with losing an estimated $5 billion over five golf seasons beginning in 2022. Thursday’s announcement by LIV Golf included the addition of an independent board led by a couple of investment bankers.  Good luck finding those new pigeons, gents! New Orleans’ first-ever LIV Golf event was expected to be played in late June.  Whose bad idea was that?  Not to worry.  This week, we learned that the New Orleans LIV tournament has been “postponed” (perhaps) until this fall. Louisiana’s state tourism group will receive a refund of more than $1 million already paid to LIV Golf to come to town.  However, the state’s taxpayers have already invested $2 million in making needed improvements to bring the former City Park layout (now renamed Bayou Oaks) into condition for a pro golf tournament. At least Crescent City golfers will be able to enjoy the brand new driving range and other course improvements which have been made. What are the chances that LIV Golf finds new backers and survives into next year? Despite all of that flowery rhetoric, LIV Golf’s current business model simply doesn’t work. The league initially paid more than $1 billion in signing bonuses to major golf champions such as Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson, Cameron Smith, and Bubba Watson.  Other top names signed for less than $100 million each. Brooks Keopka and Patrick Reed have recently left LIV Golf.  They both joined LIV Golf during its first year in 2022 and played through 2025. The two major champions negotiated their own exit plans over the winter.  Koepka then cut a deal with the PGA Tour to return this spring.  Patrick Reed was required to wait until the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup concludes in late August before he returns to the tour. LIV Golf’s biggest success has come in a few foreign countries starved to see some of the top professional golf stars. Tour events in Australia and South Africa were sold-out this spring with more than 100,000 fans during their LIV Golf tournaments.  LIV Golf’s worldwide events are also quite expensive to transport people, equipment, and facilities to different countries every two weeks. The league has played about half of its tournament schedule in the US. Those events have generally failed to attract significant crowds or revenue. LIV Golf pays its golfers a total prize money worth $30 million at each event in 2026. If a US event draws a total of 40,000 fans at (let’s say) $50 average ticket prices, that generates only $2 million in ticket revenue.  The math doesn’t work. LIV Golf’s television package with FOX Sports (which has been covered in a few previous posts) does not provide the league any significant revenue, either.  Playing in foreign countries brings major challenges for television.  Time zone differences have caused a few events to fall during the overnight hours back in the US. It would require take a drastic reduction in LIV Golf’s tournament purses (back down into the $3-$5 million range) to give the league any chance of treading water financially. Such a payday reduction would likely cause top LIV Golf names like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to leave once their contracts expire.  DeChambeau’s LIV agreement is set to expire at the end of this summer. What type of investor wants to spend their money on such a risky business venture with its top attractions leaving?  Not many – if any. Then again, the PGA Tour’s own financial picture isn’t all that great, either The PGA Tour has always remained closely guarded when it comes to its own financial affairs.  Some at PGA headquarters may want to pop some champagne bottles upon hearing of LIV Golf’s likely demise. In reality, the PGA Tour’s accountant should counsel them to put the bubbly back into the bar – at least for now. Did you know that the PGA Tour abruptly (and very quietly) ended two long-time events staged in Hawaii? The PGA Tour has held at least one annual golf tournament in Hawaii since 1965.  Honolulu has played host to the Sony Open in Oahu for 51 years. Another tournament called the Sentry (Insurance) Open was added in Maui beginning in 1999.  It featured the winners of each of the prior year’s PGA golf tournaments along with other leading money winners. Attendance at both events has never been particularly strong.  However, January’s television coverage of golf being played in the warm sunshine of Hawaii had been great in attracting home TV audiences and the title golf sponsors. The PGA Tour just said “Aloha” to these long-time events beginning next year Cancellation of these two long-running PGA men’s golf events in Hawaii next year are not the only departures from the PGA Tour after 2026, either. Farmer’s Insurance ended its long-time sponsorship of the PGA event in San Diego earlier this spring. The insurance provider had been the title sponsor at Torrey Pines in San Diego for the past 17 years. Other long-time PGA Tour sponsors such as Genesis (Los Angeles), Charles Schwab (Fort Worth) and Wyndham Hotels (Greensboro) face renewal decisions in 2026. Primary PGA Tour sponsors are becoming increasingly skeptical about making significant multi-year financial commitments at increasing costs.  The average PGA Tour title sponsorship now costs nearly $15 million per year with a multi-year commitment required from the sponsor. These title companies expect more than just goodwill when forking-out a significant percentage of their annual advertising budget to sponsor a one week pro golf tournament. Why are PGA title sponsorships priced so high today? Let’s go back a few decades.  Phil Mickelson first teed-up on the PGA Tour in the summer of 1992.  He’s now 55 and was one of the first PGA Tour golfers signed by LIV Golf in 2022. Tiger Woods has, for practical purposes, retired from the PGA Tour.  He turned 50 last December and now qualifies to play on the PGA Champions (Senior) Tour. There was a dramatic increase for PGA tournament payouts during Tiger and Phil’s careers.  Fans of both golfers helped to generate a renewed interest in the game over the past 30 years. The total prize pool for ALL PGA Tour events in 1994 was $57 million.  By 2024, the men’s golf tournament payouts had increased almost tenfold to $551 million. Unfortunately, both Phil Mickelson and the oft-injured and recently out-of-sight Tiger Woods are no longer factors in recent years. The competition from LIV Golf beginning in 2022 absolutely contributed to the PGA Tour maintaining and boosting its tournament payouts.  It was done to prevent other major PGA stars from jumping over to the new LIV Golf league. Guess who has been footing the bill for those huge increases in tournament payouts? Tournament title sponsors, of course! A golf tournament’s title sponsor generally covers all of the costs associated with bringing a PGA Tour event to each community.  The money goes to pay for operational costs on the ground plus that rising amount of tournament prize money being paid to the players. That good ol’ economic concept of the elasticity of demand is in effect right now. The loss of PGA Tour long-time tournament title sponsors has resulted in a reduction in the number of annual events. Many PGA weekly tournaments feature a rather watered-down field with few of the top 50 players bothering to show up.  Some may not like the golf course.  Others are taking time to prepare for future events or spend the week with their families. Tournament title sponsors, though, are left with a field with few “name” golfers.  That leads to lower local attendance and reduced national television exposure for the title sponsor of that particular golf tournament. Today’s top PGA Tour fan favorites include Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. A little renewed competition from young major champion golfers like LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cam Smith would definitely boost interest at some of the PGA Tour’s most neglected tournament stops. The PGA Tour’s most recent media rights deals with CBS and NBC/Golf Channel provides annual revenue of $700 million through the year 2030.  It would be a smart business decision for the PGA Tour to add the primary stars of LIV Golf into the mix long before the next round of TV rights negotiations. The PGA Tour shouldn’t gloat about LIV Golf’s financial failure A $3 billion life preserver was provided to the PGA Tour in early 2024 from private equity partner Strategic Sports Group.  That cash infusion has kept the long-term golf league in respectable financial shape. Half of the $3 billion was utilized to create a new long-term bonus incentive program for the golfers.  Current PGA stars earn a portion of their bonus money based on their annual performance.  Importantly, they are required to remain a PGA member in order to collect that money in the future. The other half of the $3 billion from Strategic Sports Group was slated for “PGA Tour business.”  What exactly does that mean?  Is it being used to cover tournament losses?  What about the cost of funding former PGA players’ retirement accounts?  Nobody knows for sure. Phil Mickelson had deep suspicions about how the PGA Tour was being managed.  That is one reason why Lefty jumped to LIV Golf in 2022.  He claimed that the PGA Tour had been unfair to its players by retaining the exclusive rights to sell and market highlights of individual golfers to social media sites without compensation going back to the players. An increasing lack of trust between top PGA Tour management and several key players came to a head once LIV Golf came knocking in 2022. How can the PGA Tour patch things up with LIV golfers if that league folds soon? Yes, I do have a few ideas. Come back next time for Part 2.  Let’s work out a plan so that golf fans emerge as the winners! The post Hey, PGA Tour! Most fans WANT LIV Golfers Back! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Congratulations are in order to Sunday’s back-to-back Masters’ winner Rory McIlroy. His 12-under par total was good enough for a one-shot win over Scottie Scheffler.  He won a second Masters’ green jacket for his closet. It was McIlroy’s sixth career Grand Slam win.  That moved Rory into a tie for 12th place all-time with golf legends like Lee Trevino, Phil Mickelson, and Nick Faldo. Rory McIlroy also became the fourth member of an elite golf club who have won The Masters in back-to-back years.  Jack Nicklaus (1965 and 1966), Nick Faldo (1989 and 1990), and Tiger Woods (2001 and 2002) make for pretty good company, indeed. Ironically, Rory McIlroy finished at the same score relative to par (12-under) that he posted through Friday as Round 2 concluded.  He led by a record six shots at the halfway point of this golf tournament. Marketing executives at CBS Sports and Golf Channel were sweating bullets on Friday night The media bosses feared that Saturday’s third round might lead to an insurmountable (and very boring) final round on Sunday if McIlroy was up by six or more strokes after Round 3.  The Masters usually delivers golf’s biggest television audience of the year. Fortunately for a very nervous media, Rory’s good fortune on Thursday and Friday turned into a “hold on for dear life” weekend of golf survival playing in the trees. Northern Ireland’s top golfer watched his six-shot lead completely evaporate as Round 3 drew to a close Saturday.  He went into Sunday’s final round tied with the unshakably steady Cameron Young at -11.  More than a dozen other top golfers had moved within five shots of the lead. But no one in the 2026 Masters field mounted a back nine charge on Sunday! Former Shreveport and LSU golfer Sam Burns briefly joined McIlroy and Cameron Young at the top of the leaderboard at -11 Sunday after carding a birdie on his opening hole.  Unfortunately, a double bogey 7 on the par-5 second hole quickly dropped Burns from the top of the leaderboard.  He never recovered but still finished the tournament at 9-under par and in a tie for seventh place. LIV Golf’s Tyrell Hatton started Sunday seven shots behind the leaders.  Even with two bogies during his final round, Hatton posted four straight birdies at one point in his round.  He finished with a nifty 66 on Sunday to post a 10-under par total and tied for third place. Georgia native Russell Henley posted a brilliant 3-under score on the front nine and found himself just one shot off the lead at -10 at the turn.  Unfortunately, Henley (like so many others chasing the lead) failed to capitalize on the two par-5’s on Augusta National’s back nine holes.  He finished at ten under par and tied for third. Cameron Young (a recent winner of The Players Championship) took the lead alone at -12 at the second hole after posting a birdie. Unfortunately, that would be one of just two birdies made by Cameron Young during his final round.  He stayed close all day Sunday but consecutive bogies at holes #6 and 7 dropped him out of the lead.  Young missed numerous opportunities on the back nine. He would par every hole from #10 through 18 to finish -10 and, yes, tied for third place. Perpetual contender Justin Rose finished second last year to Rory McIlroy after a playoff. On Sunday, Rose mounted a mid-round charge to take briefly claim the lead at -12 after converting three straight birdies.  The patrons at Augusta National were solidly behind 45-year old Justin Rose as he was trying to claim his first green Masters jacket. Unfortunately, Rose posted consecutive bogies at #11 and 12 to drop out of the lead for good.  He failed to birdie either of the two remaining par-5 holes and finished in a four-way tie for third place at ten under par. Two-time Masters winner Scottie Scheffler started the final weekend on Saturday trailing by a whopping ten shots at 2-under par.  He shot a near-perfect bogey-free 67 on Saturday. Scheffler began the final round at -7 and only four shots behind the leaders. Scottie Scheffler started slowly on Sunday.  After posting a birdie on the par-4 third hole, he then parred 11 straight holes and seemed unlikely to mount a late charge.  Scheffler finally converted birdies on both #15 and 16 to juice the massive crowds and pull within one shot of the lead at -11.  Unfortunately, he was unable to birdie either of the final two holes to tie the leader. Scheffler’s closing round of 69 climaxed the first bogey-free final 36 holes of golf played at The Masters since 1942!  He finished alone in second place – just one shot behind Rory McIlroy. Rory kept his head above water just long enough to grab a second consecutive green jacket McIlroy posted a torrid 12-under par score on Thursday and Friday to take a six shot lead into the weekend.  His second round on Friday featured six birdies over the closing seven holes. He literally couldn’t miss for nearly two hours.  McIlroy punched out of the trees after wayward tee shots and still birdied the par-5 holes.  He even birdied hole #17 after producing a timely 30-yard pitch shot all the way across a lightning-fast green and into the cup. Those two stellar rounds of 67 and 65 gave McIlroy the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history. Only an epic collapse by Rory would save the day for CBS’s television coverage over the weekend. And that’s exactly what (almost) happened Saturday saw a talented pack of competitors rally up the leaderboard as Rory’s early magic faltered.  After struggling to a one-over par 73, McIlroy’s entire lead vanished during the third round of play. In the opening holes on Sunday, Rory McIlroy still looked shaky at times. He double-bogeyed the par-3 4th hole by taking three putts from five feet away from the cup.  McIlroy added another bogey at the par-3 6th hole to drop to 9-under par and briefly fell two shots behind playing partner Cameron Young. That’s when Rory McIlroy finally steadied his nerves and golf game as a number of competitors failed to apply much pressure over Augusta National’s slightly easier final nine holes. McIlroy (known for his go-for-broke playing style) took a big risk by taking aim at the flagstick on the treacherous par-3 12th hole. Rae’s Creek has claimed many final round victims (ask Jordan Spieth) if your golf ball should come up short or fade toward the adjacent water hazard guarding the green.  Rory McIlroy’s tee shot at #12 finished less than seven feet away the cup. It was the closest shot to the hole on Sunday.  He rolled-in that birdie putt to reach -12 and never lost the lead again. Rory McIlroy’s final round one-under par 71 wasn’t a classic round of golf. However, it was good enough for him to capture a second straight green jacket at The Masters. Other Masters takeaways By virtue of his top-15 finish, England’s Justin Rose will return to play The Masters again next year at age 46. Rose has finished second at The Masters three times and was tied for third place on Sunday.  Fans (oops, I mean patrons) would love to see Rose finally break through and win his first green jacket in 2027.  It might produce an 18th hole celebration similar to that heard in 1986 when 46-year old Jack Nicklaus claimed his sixth and final Masters title. Expect LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau to be spending a lot of “beach time” this week. The long-hitting fan favorite missed the cut in this year’s Masters after a couple of sand traps doomed his chances of competing this weekend.  DeChambeau took three shots to exit the sand on #11 during Thursday’s opening round in carding a triple bogey. During Friday’s second round, Bryson needed an up and down from a greenside bunker at #18 in order to make the 36-hole cut and play this weekend. His first shot from the bunker came up a foot short but rolled back down into the trap.  Those sand shot issues led to a couple of triple bogies, a 6-over par finish, and an early trip home.  Expect Bryson DeChambeau to be spending a lot of time in the sand this week!   One final odd thought.   The Masters tournament proudly continues to offer $1.50 sandwiches to hungry patrons made from either Pimento cheese or egg salad. A rather creative Masters merchandiser began selling golf hats featuring the names of those two classic bargain-priced sandwiches.  No, the hats do not go for $1.50!   One particularly creative fellow wore his Masters “Egg Salad” hat and sat in the same spot at the back of the 16th tee box for the television cameras to see him – every single day of the tournament. I wouldn’t want to be standing all day behind the “Egg Salad” guy at the 16th hole, would you? The post Masters Monday – Rory Repeats after the Field Faded Away appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 78: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) BREAKING: Trump attacks and threatens Pope Leo in insane online rant, criticizing him for being opposed to Nuclear Weapons. Then in an in-person interview upon his return to Joint Base Andrews tonight insists Pope Leo was wrong to SUPPORT Nuclear Weapons. Trump then posts an image of himself dressed in Jesus-like attire apparently healing a hospital patient. No comment yet from the world's 1,200,000,000 Catholics. (8:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: I know, I know, lots of stuff just happened: Orban topples in Hungary, Vance beclowns himself there and in talks with Iran, Trump basically ends the ceasefire and threatens war against EVERY country in the world if they send a ship through the strait of Hormuz, the Houthis are trying to blockade the OTHER shipping bottle-neck there, Trump caught staring at cleavage at the cage fighting in Miami, Swalwell self-defenestrating. But I'll stick to this: The Melania Trump speech about Epstein was the single most important public statement by anybody connected to Trump in the last decade. She, personally, out of nowhere, moved the Epstein story back to center stage. A month of world-shaking cataclysm by her husband to bury the Epstein story and HIS COVER-UP OF IT and in 535 words she undid all that. And the thing that will keep this story alive for months: NONE of her words were in defense of her husband. She never said WE are innocent. She said I am innocent. She said it TWENTY FOUR TIMES. Her speech could’ve been only FIVE words long. Five words that may end the Trump presidency: I’M not taking the fall. PLUS: No, Swalwell isn't the victim and the allegations aren't anonymous and this isn't a Roger Stone set-up. He just knew there was a story, the way in 2017 I knew there was a story that would end up getting Matt Lauer fired from NBC and I knew it six days before Lauer knew it. That "B" follows "A" does not mean "A" caused "B." B-Block (42:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Chuck Todd blames Trump's pardons on Biden because Chuck Todd Disease. The Financial Times with one of the great corrections of our time. The banner if not the roof falls in on Gov. Shapiro. And what exactly are Kalshi, pro golf, and golfer Bryson deChambeau trying to sell in a commercial that ends with deChambeau evidently moving to a crashed UFO to beat an injured extraterrestrial to death with some golf clubs? C-Block (56:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: My greatest sports record fell last night. It was 21 years and two months between episodes of ESPN's SportsCenter that I anchored. My old friend Rich Eisen has now made it 23 years. A good time to describe the Rip Van Winkle effect, and the bizarre stories about my goin' back to Bristol, Bristol, Bristol, in 2005, 2013, and 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reigning green jacket winner is on top after one round at Augusta National. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas break down the Phillies' recent scoring drought and Rob Thomson's need to shake up the batting order. Joe presents his own ideal lineup and sets a deadline for performance changes, while they also debate the merits of celebrity appearances at the Masters with a caller. 01:16 - Phillies Offensive Struggles 07:39 - Giglio's Lineup Ultimatum 15:09 - DeChambeau's 3D Clubs 17:55 - Kelce's Masters Presence

On Episode 42: LIV Golf Full Recap And Stories LIV Golf South Africa delivered one of the most exciting finishes we've seen! In this episode of The Human Golf Show, we break down the insane playoff battle between Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, the atmosphere at Steyn City, and why this event might have changed golf in South Africa forever. From fan experience to behind-the-scenes stories… this is the FULL RECAP & REAL TALK you don't want to miss. - Did LIV Golf live up to the hype? - Was this the best golf event South Africa has ever seen? Drop your thoughts in the comments Timeline: 00:00 Intro – Coming Down From LIV Golf 01:30 “The Golf Held Up” – Why This Event Worked 03:07 First Impressions of LIV South Africa 06:00 Why This Event Was So Successful 07:26 Vincent Moment (Underrated Performances) 09:30 Crowd Energy & Charl Schwartzel Back Injury 11:56 Crushers Win (Best Team Won?) 12:14 What Did Bryson Use — 3 Wood or 5 Wood? 15:30 Anirban Lahiri Impact 17:37 Playoff Build-Up (Bryson vs Rahm) 21:00 LIV Golf Is The T20 Version Of Cricket – World-Class Golf 21:57 Presidents Cup In South Africa 24:14 Independent Media, Brands & Content Creators 26:18 The Goat Track Super M Versus Steri Stumpie (Bryson Dechambeau) 29:30 LIV Golf South Africa Is The Biggest LIV Golf Event 31:07 National Anthem Moment 33:40 Demographic Of People At LIV Golf SA 34:54 Bryson DeChambeau Respect For His Fans 37:21 Fans = The Real Heroes 39:07 Ground Staff Appreciation 39:35 LIV Golf South Africa Complaints 40:45 What We Can Learn And Benefit From LIV Golf SA 41:59 Message To The Southern Guards 43:09 Carol Lourens Podcast Hit that play button now and let's tee off together Where to find us: Full List - https://linktr.ee/thehumangolfshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/humangolfshow/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@humangolfshow Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheHumanGolfShow Twitter - https://twitter.com/HumanGolfShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/702VT4NNrZWcqdOnwIHrxB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-human-golf-show/id1645883214 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9pb25vLmZtL3Jzcy9jaGFuLzc1ODU iono - https://iono.fm/c/7585 #LivGolfSA #TheHumanGolfShow #LIVGolf #GolfSouthAfrica #StingerGC #LouisOosthuizen #BrysonDeChambeau #JonRahm #GolfPodcast #SteynCity The Human Golf Show

Matt Fitzpatrick and Bryson DeChambeau both stayed hot this week on their respective tours as Fitzpatrick won the Valspar Championship with a birdie on the final hole. Meanwhile, DeChambeau won in South Africa on the LIV tour with a playoff victory over Jon Rahm. Oh, a a certain player named Tiger Woods returned to TGL. We will take some deep dives into what the current form on Fitzpatrick and DeChambeau means for the Masters, if Tiger Woods will play at Augusta and Scottie Scheffler withdraws from the Houston Open on this episode. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly golf content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny welcomes back Ned Michaels, a former pro golfer turned broadcaster. Danny opens with a macro rundown on rising global bond yields amid the war in Iran, higher oil-driven inflation fears, constrained central banks, sovereign debt burdens, Japan's weak yen, and the challenges of unwinding QE/QT, alongside emerging risks in AI-driven employment shifts and private credit redemptions. Ned recounts transitioning from high school tennis to college golf at Wake Forest and Vanderbilt, his pro career and injuries, and how rehab led him into golf media, including calling holes 15 and 16 at the Masters. They discuss staying neutral while knowing players, reading range prep, PGA Tour leadership changes focused on “scarcity,” marquee venues, and stronger ratings, LIV Golf's uncertain economics and leverage via stars like Rahm and DeChambeau, NIL's impact on turning pro, a Masters outlook (including Tiger's cut chances), and a gold pullback with a bullish view on buying.--ABOUT THE SHOWFor decades, Danny has seen it all on Wall Street and has built his reputation on integrity, curiosity and skepticism that he will bring with him each week. Having traded through the Great Financial Crisis and being featured in "The Big Short" is only part of the experiences Danny wants to share with the listener. This weekly podcast cuts through market noise, offering entertaining and informative discussions with expert guests giving their views of the financial world and the human side of it. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, On The Tape provides something for all listeners.Follow Danny on X: @dmoses34The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in 'On The Tape' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money that you can afford to lose.Derivatives are not suitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell or retain any specific investment or service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House and Nathan kick things off by reacting to Matt Fitzpatrick's win at Valspar. Then, they discuss the field for the Masters next month and whether Tiger Woods will make his return. Finally, they preview this week's Houston Open.(0:00) Welcome to Fairway Rollin'!(1:30) Matt Fitzpatrick wins the Valspar Championship(16:05) Previewing the field for the Masters(19:25) Thoughts on ‘Chasing Sunday'(23:45) Houston Open previewThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardProducers: Tucker Tashjian and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to yet another Victory Monday episode of The Shotgun Start! Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube on Monday morning to recap the Valspar, LIV South Africa, and more. Andy and PJ are rolling into the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, so a brief Basketball Minute kicks off the show. Brendan shares some tales from his experience at the first round in Philadelphia, where he learned that UConn might be the new Duke for kids growing up in the 2020s. Andy continues to tout the Big 10's supremacy and that even extends to golf! Northwestern's own Matt Fitzpatrick avenged his loss at The Players by winning the Valspar Championship, his first PGA Tour win since 2023. Despite Brendan's uncertainty that we need an event the week after The Players going up against the NCAA Tournament, the Valspar delivered with a tight finish on Sunday. The two discuss Fitzy's win and continued ascendance back into the game's top tier, something that was improbable to judge at this time last year. They also give Fitzpatrick credit for calling out the slow play of his playing partner, fellow Big 10 legend Adrien Dumont de Chassart. Strong showings from Brandt Snedeker, Marco Penge, Brooks Koepka, and Jordan Smith are mentioned before Andy and Brendan give the Valspar some credit for being a different test than what is presented week-to-week on the PGA Tour. The biggest win in golf came at LIV South Africa as Bryson DeChambeau secured his second-straight playoff victory. He defeated Jon Rahm in the individual playoff and also led the Crushers to the team title, taking down the Southern Guards in their home event. Bryson was quite emotional throughout the week and Andy highlights that DeChambeau finds himself in his best form entering Augusta in recent memory. South Africa seemed like it was a massive success as a host for a LIV event, but Brendan wonders if these sellouts in Australia and South Africa are making the league truly viable. Jon Rahm, the loser of this week's playoff, has dug in even further in his fight with the DP World Tour and his 2027 Ryder Cup status is now really in jeopardy. Elsewhere in golf, LPGA's Founders Cup provided some great visuals and possible safety hazards, an American won on the DP World Tour, and the Champions Tour found a new level of social media innovation. Things wrap up with a brief bit of news on more PGA Tour scheduling possibilities and a further delay of the rollback by the USGA.

Casi tan emocionados como Bryson DeChambeu por sus victoria en Sudáfrica, los Caimanes elogian el gran fin de semana de los mexicanos alrededor del mundo: Top 5 para Abraham Ancer y Gaby López y Top 10 de Carlos Ortiz. Además, el duelo entre el mencionado DeChambeau y Jon Rahm, así como la definición de un tablero muy reñido en el Valpsar Championship, que termina en manos de Matt Fitzpatrick

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Hodge Pack podcast, Hodge, Josh and Misti get you set for Super Bowl LX. Hodge believes the feeling of losing a Super Bowl is bigger than the winning the Super Bowl. Misti feels like Super Bowl LX could be a blow out.13 year old golfer Aspen Clawson shares her story on how she got into golf. Aspen tells about her experience of playing golf with two time major championship winner Bryson DeChambeau. Aspen inspires Misti to get into golf as well.Misti's bag question this week, poses "what would your billboard in Times Square say?" Hodge and Josh go the show route, but Misti gives it a twist. She would have a billboard that would ask if "Stacy's mom" still has it going on. McMurry head football Jordan Neal joins the show, to talk Warhawk football and also Super Bowl connection. Plus Super Bowl predictions. Support the show

The fifth season of upstart LIV Golf teed-off today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  This year’s season opener is being played in the home country of the league’s $1 trillion owner, the Saudi Public Investment Fund. LIV Golf will feature some of golf’s top names like Americans Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson, Spain’s Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia, and Australia’s Cam Smith.  Each is a major championship winner. Differentiating themselves from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf starts each round at the same time for all players.  With 57 golfers in the field, they are positioned at each of the 18 tee boxes as a shotgun start begins play.  The daily playing conditions are identical for all golfers.  I really do like that concept. You’ll still find LIV Golf’s unique 4-player team concept this season, too. A significant pool of prize money is paid to the top three golf teams which have the lowest composite scores at the conclusion of each tournament.  This encourages every golfer – from first to last place – to try harder to help their team’s score. You will continue to hear music being played over loud speakers around the course during play. It doesn’t seem to affect the players one way or the other.  LIV Golf seems to think the music turns their golf tournament into a party for the fans. SwampSwami Rant ALERT!  LIV Golf’s US TV viewers must play “FOX Sports Whack-a-Mole” to watch the action this season The 14 LIV Golf events in 2026 (with only four being played in the US) will be televised again by FOX Sports.  Good luck trying to find the action on television from day to day. Today’s first round in Saudi Arabia began on FS1.  Two hours later, viewers were told to migrate over to FS2 to continue watching the golf action. Note to LIV Golf.  Not many US cable providers carry FS2 unless you pay for the highest price option.  I don’t.  To watch LIV Golf on television again this year, you will need a combination of the following channel options from day-to-day during their tournaments: Your local FOX TV affiliate FS1 FS2 Fox Business Network Fox Sports App (internet) The same issues occurred last year.  Sadly, it is being repeated in 2026. The US channel-surfing options might be more tolerable if LIV would simply offer a simulcast of the entire televised round via an internet (perhaps on a LIV Golf app?) as a service to viewers. LIV Golf needs the ratings support, so please make viewing as easy as possible. This maddening game of “Fox Sports Whack-a-Mole” is a major pain for American golf fans.  This should have been addressed and resolved during the lengthy off-season. These golfers said “Goodbye to LIV” In late December, it was five-time golf major champion Brooks Koepka walking out of LIV Golf’s door as he has announced a decision to rejoin the PGA Tour. Last week, former Masters champion Patrick Reed announced that he was no longer under contract with LIV Golf for 2026.  He wants to return to the PGA Tour just like Brooks Koepka. Keep in mind that LIV Golf doled out over $150 million in signing bonuses – just to snare both Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed less than four years ago. Koepka worked a deal with the PGA Tour and competed at last week’s stop in San Diego. Patrick Reed’s defection from LIV Golf came just one week before his former LIV Golf four-player team called the 4 Aces was set to start the 2026 golf season. That left LIV Golf’s 4 Aces a card short today. Team captain Dustin Johnson and Belgium’s Thomas Detry and Thomas Pieters scrambled to find a sub to take Patrick Reed’s spot in this week’s season opening event. Reed pocketed over $42 million in tournament earnings over his four seasons with LIV Golf starting in 2022.  That money was in addition to his initial signing bonus. The PGA Tour will not allow Patrick Reed to return for at least 12 months after his last appearance in a LIV Golf event (August, 2025). In the meantime, Patrick Reed quickly scored a victory ten days ago while playing on the DP World (formerly European) Tour.  He plans to enter several more European events this spring and summer until he is cleared to return to the PGA Tour in late summer. Na, Na, Na, Na…Hey, Hey, Hey…The LIV story…of Kevin Na Five-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Na also took the leap to LIV Golf in June, 2022.  The 42-year old Na had quietly amassed $38 million in PGA Tour earnings over his 17-year career. Kevin Na was made team captain of LIV Golf’s Iron Heads Golf Club four-man team in 2022.  He did not win a tournament at LIV Golf but still managed to pocketed more than $11 million in four seasons. Surprisingly, South Korean-born Kevin Na was recently booted off of his own LIV golf team! He was replaced with journeyman PGA golfer Ben An.  The LIV Golf team then renamed itself the “Korean Golf Club” for 2026. Ironically, one of the team’s current players is New Zealand citizen Danny Lee. Lee was born in South Korea.  His family moved to New Zealand when he was eight years old. Upon getting booted from LIV Golf, Kevin Na has also requested to be allowed back onto the PGA Tour.  His reinstatement status has not been announced. Pat Perez packed-up his LIV Golf bag, too Former LIV golfer Pat Perez (a three-time PGA Tour winner) is also seeking his PGA Tour reinstatement.  The 49-year old Perez was cut by LIV Golf after a dismal 2024 season but returned as their on-course television announcer in 2025. Like Kevin Na, Pat Perez is waiting to hear when he will be allowed to tee-it up again on the PGA Tour.  Perez will turn 50 in March and may opt to play on the PGA Champions (senior) Tour at some point. The biggest question remains – Will LIV’s top draw Bryson DeChambeau stay or go after this season? The charismatic 32-year old Bryson DeChambeau won the US Amateur title and later added two US Open major championships to his trophy case. In 2022, DeChambeau pocketed a reported $125 million signing bonus from LIV Golf to join the fledgling golf tour.  He has earned another $50 million in tournament winnings during his four seasons playing for LIV Golf. Bryson DeChambeau has worked hard to build his own personal brand.  His YouTube channel attracts millions of mostly younger viewers. DeChambeau’s popularity has been one of the few bright spots for the LIV Golf brand.  His four-man LIV Golf team called the Crushers is a fan favorite, too. Bryson DeChambeau’s contract with LIV Golf will expire at the end of the tour’s 2026 golf season this August. Word has it that he is asking for upwards of $500 million to sign a contract extension to remain with the Saudi-backed golf group. LIV Golf didn’t help matters if they wanted DeChambeau to stick around One recent change for the 2026 LIV Golf season has not set well with the popular Bryson DeChambeau. LIV (which is “54” in Roman numerals) played 54-hole golf tournaments over three days in previous years.  This helped to differentiate the league from the PGA Tour’s 72-hole four-day events. A stodgy organization calling itself “Official World Golf Rankings” assigns numerical rankings to professional golfers.  Their board of directors was unwilling to grant any points to top finishers for the LIV Golf for the past four years due to its 54-hole events. That issue has been a sore spot for LIV golfers since the league’s first season in 2022. The OWGR rankings are used to determine which golfers receive invitations to play in some of golf’s four major events. The LIV golfers have earned zero ranking points the past four years.  Top players keep falling down the world rankings list. LIV’s Jon Rahm was ranked #1 at the time he signed with LIV Golf three years ago.  Despite winning twice over the past three seasons and rarely finishing out of the top ten, Jon Rahm had dropped all the way to #96 in World Golf Rankings this week. To appease the overlords of rankings, LIV Golf will start playing 72-hole events this season. The World Ranking body announced Tuesday that LIV Golf’s top ten weekly finishers will now be awarded points for the new 72-hole events. Bryson DeChambeau spoke up recently that the initial premise for LIV Golf was to be different than the PGA Tour.  He had been in favor of maintaining the 54-hole tournaments to bring more focus and urgency to golfers on the course each day. “It’s definitely changed away from what we had been initially told it was going to be,” said DeChambeau.  He added, “We didn’t sign-up to play 72 (holes).” What happens if Bryson DeChambeau decides to leave LIV Golf after this season? DeChambeau is one of the league’s biggest draws.  His enthusiastic personality and famous length off the tee has been a fan magnet for LIV Golf. The PGA Tour won’t admit it publicly, but they would love to see Bryson DeChambeau return to help put the proverbial nail into LIV Golf’s coffin. Yes, LIV Golf would still have former World #1 golfer Jon Rahm under contract as its best player.  Australia’s Cam Smith and 53-year old Phil Mickelson still have plenty of LIV fans, too. Though LIV Golf has lost an estimated $2 billion during its first four seasons, the Saudi Public Investment Fund seems quite proud of simply owning a worldwide golf league.   Oil money literally flows out of the ground and right into their bank to replace the massive losses of LIV Golf. The PGA Tour has started to lure several of its more popular golfers by offering a more family-friendly US-based tour.  LIV Golf’s far-flung worldwide events have made it difficult on golfers with young families like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed. The reputation of LIV Golf is starting to sink as more top golfers bail-out and return to the PGA Tour. The loss of Bryson DeChambeau after the 2026 LIV Golf season would be quite difficult to overcome. This would seem to be a great time for LIV Golf to broker a peace deal with the PGA Tour.  Allow golfers on both pro tours a chance to participate in a limited number of events on either tour every year. While you’re at it, please fix the “Fox Sports Whack-a-Mole” LIV Golf TV coverage, too!  The post Season 5 Begins – Is this Goodbye to LIV? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

There’s nothing like losing another PGA Tour tournament sponsor to motivate the long-time men’s golf league to invite a few LIV golfers back this season. The year 2022 saw PGA star Brooks Koepka among several big name PGA Tour players who accepted a reported $100 million signing bonus to join start-up LIV Golf. He has won five times during his four seasons on the new golf tour and earned millions more in the process. Brooks Koepka told the media in late December that he and LIV Golf had reached an agreement to release him from playing obligations during 2026.  He wanted to “prioritize the needs of his family and stay closer to home”. Koepka’s contract with LIV Golf was set to expire at the end of 2026. The rationale given sounded quite noble.  Koepka’s wife suffered a miscarriage in October during the fourth month of her second pregnancy.  The couple already had a two-year old son at home. The LIV Golf tour plays ten of its 14 tournaments this year outside of the United States.  Brooks Koepka would have been away from his young family quite a bit in 2026. Yes, this SOUNDED very noble – until Monday Yesterday, the PGA Tour announced an agreement allowing Brooks Koepka to return to play on the PGA Tour later this month at the Farmers Invitational in San Diego. My lovely wife and I speculated that, perhaps, Mrs. Koepka may have been ready to boot her husband out of the house after his relatively short sabbatical. The PGA Tour’s announcement about the return of Brooks Koepka strangely coincides with recent news that Farmers Insurance is exiting as a 16-year title sponsor for the tour’s long-time event in San Diego. The high cost of sponsoring pro golf tournaments has been taking a toll Want to sponsor a PGA Tour event?  The cost has been rapidly in recent years – even after the Tiger Woods era has effectively ended. Sponsorship costs have nearly doubled in the past decade.  A multi-year sponsorship agreement (usually for four or more years) will cost a company up to $20-25 million annually for a traditional spring or summer PGA Tour stop. A $100 million investment in a men’s golf tournament sponsorship must pass muster with corporate board overseers who will expect to see results to justify the exceptional costs. Don’t expect to see “The SwampSwamiSports.com Open” anytime soon! The PGA Tour has not delivered enough positive results to a growing number of former tournament sponsors Average television viewership for weekly PGA Tour events still brings nearly three million viewers – primarily on CBS.  The network’s advertisers buy TV spots to woo professional golf’s wealthy male audience.  High-dollar vehicles, investment firms and insurance companies dominate ads frequently seen on golf telecasts. However, the 64-year old average age for pro golf’s television viewers is the oldest demographic in all of professional sports. Compare that with NASCAR (58), baseball (57), NFL (50) and the NBA (42). Ironically, younger viewers are much more likely to part with discretionary income than their graybeard dads with fatter wallets. Watch any NFL game and notice the types of products being pitched to its viewers.  Growing families purchase houses, furniture, automobiles, fast food, beverages, and recurring household goods. That’s one reason why PGA Tour weekly telecasts seem to be waving their proverbial broadcast booth pom-poms for younger stars such as 36-year old Rory McIlroy, 29-year old Scottie Scheffler, and 32-year old Justin Thomas. The men’s pro golf tour is desperate to find “the next Tiger Woods”.  El Tigre has been sidelined in recent years with injuries and recently turned 50.  He cannot prop-up the PGA Tour forever. The rising price tag to host a PGA Tour stop may be indicative of fewer events in the future San Diego’s long-time PGA Tour stop has been sponsored by Farmers Insurance for the past 16 years. A press release by Farmers Insurance announced the end of the sponsorship recently stating, “The tournament has generated millions of dollars for charity and delighted golf fans in San Diego and beyond”. Perhaps a more honest comment might have been, “But we haven’t received a significant enough return on our investment after spending $20 million to prop-up this rather expensive event annually”. It’s not like Farmers Insurance is giving up on golf as an advertising vehicle. The company recently posted a news release that Farmers has become a title sponsor for this winter’s second-year of TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League).  TGL is a weekly televised indoor golf contest aired on ESPN. A TGL spokesperson said, “Farmers Insurance recognizes the engagement that prime time team golf delivers with a wide spectrum of sports fans, especially younger fans.” Traditional PGA tournament sponsors expect to see positive results The loss of major male golf stars like Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Cam Smith and others to LIV Golf a few years ago really hurt the PGA Tour.  Every tournament sponsor wants their event to feature a top field of golfers which excites local fans to come out and see. The title sponsor is “sold” with the expectation that a significant national television audience will be watching from home. That sponsor wants to see thousands of happy golf fans attending their event in person, too.  This one-week golf tournament blitz is intended to capture the maximum positive name recognition today and some long-lasting goodwill associated with the company’s financial investment. This spring’s Colonial golf event (currently known as the Charles Schwab Invitational) in Fort Worth wants patrons to plunk down $85 for a one-day pass in late May.  North Texas golf fans want to see top golfers and popular regional favorites such as former University of Texas stars Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler in this year’s field. However, the PGA Tour does not require a golfer to play in any particular weekly event (yet), so the field in Fort Worth is still rather uncertain.  The upper echelon of PGA Tour golfers often decide to enter a particular event if played in a favorite geographic region or on a golf course which suits their game or which features significant prize money up for grabs. The title sponsor of any particular PGA Tour event bears a significant financial risk if not enough of the top golfers elect not to play in their tournament.  Fewer top stars at some events mean lower television ratings and a negative impact on tournament revenues. Have the costs exceeded with the desired benefits for some PGA tournament sponsors? Farmers Insurance is not the first major corporation to end a sponsorship of a PGA Tour event in recent years. Wells Fargo walked away from its tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina last year.  The year 2024 saw Honda Motor Company end its long-time association with a tournament in southeast Florida. Shriners Children’s Hospital walked away from its PGA event in 2023. The PGA Tour’s competition with LIV Golf caused weekly money to balloon to nearly $8 million per tournament in recent years.  These increased payouts to players has been passed along in the form of higher corporate sponsorship costs. Some companies believe that the current costs outweigh the perceived benefits.  The market is working. A $3 billion life preserver was received by the PGA Tour just in time for the 2024 season A unique partnership with private equity investor Strategic Sports Group provided the PGA Tour a massive cash infusion in January, 2024.  This $3 billion investment was intended to halt the migration of top golfers to LIV Golf and provide a long-term financial backstop against potential operational losses on the PGA Tour. Half of the new money ($1.5 billion) was set aside to pay for a new long-term incentive bonus plan to be paid to PGA Tour golfers.  The players must remain on the tour for several years in order to collect their full bonus share.  This would (theoretically) cause players to think twice about jumping to LIV Golf or any other golf tour. Will the three other major LIV Golf stars take the bait and return to the PGA Tour? Monday’s announcement by the PGA Tour to allow Brooks Koepka’s amnesty came along with a rather restrictive short-term offer to three other prominent (and young) LIV Golf stars.  The PGA’s “Returning Member Program” would allow LIV golfers Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cam Smith a chance to return to the PGA Tour this season if they should agree to accept the terms by February 2. Brooks Koepka (and the other three LIV golfers) will not be eligible for any FedEx bonus pool money in 2026.  The golfer must play in 15 PGA Tour events in 2026.  Koepka (and any other LIV golfers) will be excluded from the new PGA Tour bonus pool for the next five years.  That might result in a potential future loss of up to $50 million per player. Brooks Koepka also agreed to donate $5 million to charity as part of his “deal”.  Expect the other three golfers to be required to pay at least that amount to charity. LIV Golf’s youthful trio of DeChambeau, Rahm, and Smith still remain under contract with their employer to play this season.  They would have to quickly negotiate a buy-out for their LIV Golf contracts and then be fleeced again by the PGA Tour’s punitive terms and conditions. I don’t expect the other three golfers to take the bait.  Brooks Koepka had his own personal reasons to exit LIV Golf. The others?  Not so much – at least right now. Does this signal the end for LIV Golf? The Saudi Public Investment Fund is worth more than $1 trillion.  That Saudi PIF doesn’t seem concerned that LIV Golf has become a multi-billion dollar money loser. The loss of a few percentage points from this massive pile of cash is balanced by the Saudis’ perceived prestige as the owner of a worldwide golf tour. I believe that the loss of Brooks Koepka represents a relatively small hit for LIV Golf.  The five-time major champion was never very personable with fans and the media.  He doesn’t move the “fan favorite” needle as much as Bryson DeChambeau, Spain’s Jon Rahm, or even Australian Cam Smith. If DeChambeau, Rahm, and Smith follow suit and join Koepka to accept the PGA’s short-term “Come home” offer by February 2, worldwide interest in LIV Golf will plummet. The 2026 LIV Golf schedule has only 14 golf tournaments.  Ten will be played overseas with only four LIV Golf events to be played in the US this year. One of the US tournaments will be played in New Orleans at Bayou Oaks in City Park from June 25-28. Whose bad idea was that to schedule a golf tournament at that time of year in the Crescent City? Those of us who have lived in New Orleans will confirm the oppressive late June heat and humidity in the city.  Lake Pontchartrain, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf combine to create one of America’s hottest summer locations.  It will punish the golfers far more than the layout at the renovated City Park golf course. Conclusion The PGA Tour now desperately wants their wealthy competitor (LIV Golf) to surrender soon. LIV Golf is feeling no pressure to fold anytime soon. The PGA Tour, though, has new private financial backers who may be quietly demanding executives to show improved profitability after the group’s $3 billion investment into the long-time men’s professional golf league. Purses for men’s pro golf may have peaked due to competition from LIV Golf.  The average PGA Tour golfer earned more than $2.2 million in 2025.  They’ll somehow survive. This is getting very interesting.  Stay tuned! 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Will Doctor gets you ready for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black this week. Will covers every golfer in the field for the Americans and Europeans. Will dives deep into who and what he thinks is the best strategy for your betting approach. Will Doctor (0:15 - 0:28) opened the show welcoming listeners with energy and promising sharp Ryder Cup insights. Will Doctor (0:33 - 55:37) recapped the fiery ceremonies, noting Luke Donald's criticism of U.S. systems, Keegan Bradley's Farmingdale roots, and Kathy Hochul's repeated boos. He framed the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black as electric and immediately criticized the U.S. for starting with alternate shot, pointing out Europe's 51–37 advantage in that format since 2002 and calling the decision “an act of insanity.” He explained the point structure—28 total, Europe needs 14 to retain, U.S. 14.5 to win back—and emphasized Europe's chemistry, with 11 of 12 returning from 2023, compared to a U.S. side rusty after limited recent play. He highlighted the strength of the American roster with Scheffler, Henley, Schauffele, and Thomas but reminded listeners that past U.S. teams with world number ones still lost. Missing veterans like Spieth and Koepka left the squad without seasoned leaders. On Bethpage, he called it a “1936 masterpiece” demanding precision, but said rain-softened conditions and trimmed rough may neutralize its difficulty. On players, Scheffler was praised as “the best long iron player in the game,” likely paired with Henley. J.J. Spaun was credited for elite irons and big-moment poise. Schauffele's experience (14-8-0) was countered by wild driving, while Henley's consistency made him invaluable despite lacking distance. Harris English's poor irons raised doubts, while DeChambeau was seen as a potential difference-maker if paired with a “marksman” like Spaun or Griffin rather than Thomas, whose ball striking woes made him “statistically the worst player on this American team.” Morikawa's poor prep suggested limited use, while rookies Griffin and Cameron Young were urged as sparks, with Young called the “hometown kid” who should be unleashed early. Cantlay's 15-6-1 team record earned a call to play every session, and Burns's putting strength positioned him as a best-ball asset. On Europe, McIlroy was expected to thrive on softened fairways and pair again with Fleetwood, whose form and partnership history made him a projected star. McIntyre was labeled a weak link due to shaky ball striking, while Rose was respected for veteran leadership but doubted for heavy use. Rasmus Højgaard was called a “sneaky weapon” in four-ball, Hatton reliable in foursomes with Rahm but risky in singles, and Lowry and Straka limited by putting and approach struggles. In contrast, Åberg and Hovland were described as statistical machines, with Hovland “a major problem” for the U.S. Fitzpatrick, historically poor at Ryder Cups, was forecasted to break through thanks to sharp recent form. Rahm's 6-3-3 Ryder Cup record and clutch history, including a win over Tiger in 2018, reinforced his role as Europe's closer. Will ended without picking an outright winner, instead backing Scheffler as top U.S. scorer (+275) and Europe in foursomes (+135), citing their 7-1 domination in 2023. He concluded that softened Bethpage conditions tilt slightly toward Europe but overall make the 2025 Ryder Cup too close to call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the Omega European Masters -Discussing top 9 on odds board -1 matchup -2 t10's -2 outrights (16/1 & 18/1) -Sleeper, Best Bet The Golf Preview Podcast on Pregame's Network (0:12 – 0:29) set the stage for this week's deep dive into PGA Tour and DP World Tour betting picks. Host Will Doctor brought sharp insights, beginning with the headline story of Tommy Fleetwood's first PGA Tour win at Eastlake, a monumental 2025 moment for golf betting fans. From Memphis to the BMW, Fleetwood's heartbreaks turned into motivation, showing resilience and class (0:39 – 9:23). Doctor highlighted upcoming DP World Tour action, including the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre, where Matt Wallace defends in the Swiss Alps. With Matthew Fitzpatrick at 9-1, Alex Noren at 14-1, and Aaron Rai at 16-1, the field is stacked. He also previewed the Irish Open, the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, and the high-stakes Korn Ferry Tour Finals with thirty PGA Tour cards on the line, key storylines shaping fall golf betting. Alex Noren (9:23 – 9:49) celebrated his first victory in seven years, returning from injury with elite iron play and renewed confidence. Will Doctor noted profitable tickets cashed on Fitzpatrick and Smylie, while Rasmus Højgaard locked in his Ryder Cup spot despite missed chances (9:49 – 11:04). Fleetwood's breakthrough was the season's most-watched non-major, with over 4.4 million viewers, a massive data point for PGA Tour betting relevance. Fleetwood's own reflection (11:05 – 11:30) captured the moment: one win as the foundation for many. Yet betting cards saw setbacks with Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, and Ludvig Åberg falling short (11:31 – 39:00). Only Sam Burns delivered, finishing top ten and strengthening his Ryder Cup candidacy. Doctor analyzed Ryder Cup projections, calling for Scheffler, Schauffele, Henley, English, DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Cameron Young, Ben Griffin, and Sam Burns to form Team USA, while Cantlay's runner-up finish secured his place. Team Europe, led by Luke Donald, is anchored by Rory McIlroy, Fleetwood, Rose, Hatton, and Højgaard, with Lowry, Straka, Åberg, Hovland, Fitzpatrick, and Rahm likely filling out the roster. The Omega European Masters odds board was then dissected in detail. Fitzpatrick's strong form made him one to watch but not a pre-tournament bet at 9-1. Noren at 14-1 presented elite value, while Aaron Rai's struggles with the putter kept him off Doctor's card. The spotlight shifted to the Højgaard twins, with Nicolai at 16-1 and Rasmus at 18-1, both primed to contend at altitude. Marco Penge's explosive driving but inconsistent putting made him a risky choice. Wyndham Clark at 25-1 drew intrigue, though erratic driving raised concerns. In betting matchups, Oliver Lindell over Yuki Ichikawa emerged as a sharp play. Doctor's official card closed with Noren to top ten at +125, Rasmus Højgaard to top ten at +187, Nicolai Højgaard outright at 16-1, Rasmus outright at 18-1, Sami Välimäki as a sleeper to top ten at +350, and Nicolai Højgaard to top ten as the best bet at +162. These Omega European Masters picks provide actionable golf betting insights backed by recent form, strokes gained data, and Ryder Cup momentum. The Golf Preview Podcast (ending timestamp) delivered a comprehensive breakdown of PGA Tour betting, DP World Tour odds, Ryder Cup team construction, and European Masters predictions. For golf fans and bettors alike, the combination of statistical insight, player performance analysis, and betting recommendations made this preview essential. Pregame's coverage positioned the Omega European Masters as a premier betting opportunity in late summer golf, where smart wagering strategies could turn form analysis into profitable outcomes. For the latest on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the BMW Championship and best outright ticket for the Danish Golf Championship -Reviewing Memphis featuring sound from Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Scottie Scheffler -Rickie Fowler sig. event points situation, hearing from Fowler on performance in Memphis -Ryder Cup scenarios featuring sound of Cantlay discussing Ryder Cup hopes and Keegan's dilemma -Discussing top 7 on odds board at Caves -1 matchup, 1 t10 -1 BMW outright (40/1) -Sleeper, 2 FRL, 2 lineups, scoring -Best Bet -Danish Golf Championship outright (35/1) Will Doctor opens with energy, introducing the BMW Championship at Caves Valley as week two of the FedExCup Playoffs and recapping a dramatic Memphis finish where Justin Rose, at 175–1 odds, claimed his 12th PGA Tour title by birdieing four of his last five holes to beat J.J. Spaun. Rose described his win as stoic, marked by determination and calmness, admitting that focus on execution muted his joy in the moment. Tommy Fleetwood, seeking his first PGA Tour win, led after 54 holes but faltered, finishing second; he emphasized gratitude for fan support and the importance of learning from close calls. Scottie Scheffler briefly shared the final-round lead but lost nearly 1.5 strokes putting on Sunday, missing the playoff by one. Key FedExCup changes saw Kitayama, Cauley, Fowler, Vegas, and Poston move into the top 50 while Potgieter, Spieth, Knapp, Clark, and Martin dropped out. Fowler, who finished T6, knew roughly a top 10 was needed and edged Chris Kirk by one shot to advance. Doctor defended Fowler against criticism over sponsor exemptions, blaming reduced field sizes for controversy, and highlighted that Memphis drew 3.6 million viewers, the best since 2018. Doctor's betting card suffered as Scheffler's Sunday putting cost multiple wagers. Brad Payne, caddying for Scheffler, noted good putts simply didn't fall, while Scheffler praised Spaun's grit. A win came via Jacob Bridgman over Potgieter, but Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark, and Harris English underperformed. On the European Tour, a bet on Christopher Broberg failed as Grant Forrest prevailed. Ryder Cup standings for Team USA show locks in Scheffler, Spaun, Schauffele, Henley, DeChambeau, English, and Thomas, with Morikawa, Bradley, McNeely, and Novak on the bubble. Contenders like Young, Cantlay, and Goderup remain in play. Cantlay endorsed Bradley's inclusion if he were captain. Team Europe's locks include McIlroy, Rose, Fleetwood, McIntyre, Hatton, Straka, Lowry, Oberg, Hovland, and Fitzpatrick, with Højgaard and Wallace vulnerable; Jon Rahm will take a spot, and others could qualify with strong finishes. Caves Valley's redesign features rebuilt greens, narrowed fairways, and lengthened holes, now a par 70 over 7,600 yards. Doctor reviewed top contenders: Scheffler's form remains strong despite a caddie change, McIlroy's driving accuracy is a concern, Schauffele and Thomas struggle with consistency, Fleetwood and Oberg offer solid form but questionable value, and Cantlay's price is too short given recent results. This week's picks include Fowler over Lowry, Sam Burns for a top 10, Matthew Fitzpatrick outright at 40–1, and Denny McCarthy as sleeper top 10. First round leaders are Scheffler and Burns. The DraftKings lineup features Young, Burns, Fitzpatrick, Fowler, McCarthy, and Novak, with Scheffler as best bet for top American. Doctor also tips Sami Välimäki to win the Danish Golf Championship at 35–1, citing improved iron play and consistent driving and putting. For the latest on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the BMW Championship and best outright ticket for the Danish Golf Championship -Reviewing Memphis featuring sound from Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Scottie Scheffler -Rickie Fowler sig. event points situation, hearing from Fowler on performance in Memphis -Ryder Cup scenarios featuring sound of Cantlay discussing Ryder Cup hopes and Keegan's dilemma -Discussing top 7 on odds board at Caves -1 matchup, 1 t10 -1 BMW outright (40/1) -Sleeper, 2 FRL, 2 lineups, scoring -Best Bet -Danish Golf Championship outright (35/1) Will Doctor opens with energy, introducing the BMW Championship at Caves Valley as week two of the FedExCup Playoffs and recapping a dramatic Memphis finish where Justin Rose, at 175–1 odds, claimed his 12th PGA Tour title by birdieing four of his last five holes to beat J.J. Spaun. Rose described his win as stoic, marked by determination and calmness, admitting that focus on execution muted his joy in the moment. Tommy Fleetwood, seeking his first PGA Tour win, led after 54 holes but faltered, finishing second; he emphasized gratitude for fan support and the importance of learning from close calls. Scottie Scheffler briefly shared the final-round lead but lost nearly 1.5 strokes putting on Sunday, missing the playoff by one. Key FedExCup changes saw Kitayama, Cauley, Fowler, Vegas, and Poston move into the top 50 while Potgieter, Spieth, Knapp, Clark, and Martin dropped out. Fowler, who finished T6, knew roughly a top 10 was needed and edged Chris Kirk by one shot to advance. Doctor defended Fowler against criticism over sponsor exemptions, blaming reduced field sizes for controversy, and highlighted that Memphis drew 3.6 million viewers, the best since 2018. Doctor's betting card suffered as Scheffler's Sunday putting cost multiple wagers. Brad Payne, caddying for Scheffler, noted good putts simply didn't fall, while Scheffler praised Spaun's grit. A win came via Jacob Bridgman over Potgieter, but Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark, and Harris English underperformed. On the European Tour, a bet on Christopher Broberg failed as Grant Forrest prevailed. Ryder Cup standings for Team USA show locks in Scheffler, Spaun, Schauffele, Henley, DeChambeau, English, and Thomas, with Morikawa, Bradley, McNeely, and Novak on the bubble. Contenders like Young, Cantlay, and Goderup remain in play. Cantlay endorsed Bradley's inclusion if he were captain. Team Europe's locks include McIlroy, Rose, Fleetwood, McIntyre, Hatton, Straka, Lowry, Oberg, Hovland, and Fitzpatrick, with Højgaard and Wallace vulnerable; Jon Rahm will take a spot, and others could qualify with strong finishes. Caves Valley's redesign features rebuilt greens, narrowed fairways, and lengthened holes, now a par 70 over 7,600 yards. Doctor reviewed top contenders: Scheffler's form remains strong despite a caddie change, McIlroy's driving accuracy is a concern, Schauffele and Thomas struggle with consistency, Fleetwood and Oberg offer solid form but questionable value, and Cantlay's price is too short given recent results. This week's picks include Fowler over Lowry, Sam Burns for a top 10, Matthew Fitzpatrick outright at 40–1, and Denny McCarthy as sleeper top 10. First round leaders are Scheffler and Burns. The DraftKings lineup features Young, Burns, Fitzpatrick, Fowler, McCarthy, and Novak, with Scheffler as best bet for top American. Doctor also tips Sami Välimäki to win the Danish Golf Championship at 35–1, citing improved iron play and consistent driving and putting. For the latest on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the latest developments in President Trump's efforts to overhaul youth fitness standards is the reinstatement of the Presidential Fitness Test, a program that was dissolved in 2013 under the Obama Administration. The process will be overseen by the newly appointed Chairman of the Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Council, Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open champion and long-time fitness advocate. DeChambeau joins Bret for an exclusive one-on-one interview to share his thoughts on reestablishing the test and what it will mean for youth fitness going forward. They also discuss the ongoing negotiations surrounding the PGA-LIV merger, and DeChambeau's cameo in the long-anticipated “Happy Gilmore 2.” Originally aired on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryson DeChambeau was appointed Chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition by President Donald Trump. At the White House, he announced plans to revive the Presidential Fitness Test and promote youth health. DeChambeau aims to inspire kids through sport, discipline, and community wellness initiatives. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00: The guys are back home after three weeks away – and Rex's lawn is long02:00: Kurt Kitayama goes lights-out on the weekend to take the 3M Open11:30: The penultimate regular-season event had a little bit of something for everyone15:30: Names that stand out on the top 100, 70 and 50 bubble heading into the Wyndham20:00: Major grades for 2025: Aberg, DeChambeau, Henley, Hovland, Koepka, Morikawa, Niemann, Rahm, Schauffele, Thomas42:00: Lottie Woad announces herself with a win in her pro debut44:00: Listener questions! TGL's viability, Brooks vs. Scottie, Player of the Year race, and where'd the grilling #content go?

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the 3M Open. -Discussing top 8 names on odds board -1 matchup -2 t10's -3 outrights (35/1, 70/1, 100/1) -Sleeper (top 40), 2 lineups -Scoring, best bet ⛳ Scheffler's dominance: Claimed his 4th major, now 4-for-4 in closing with a 54-hole lead.

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the 3M Open. -Discussing top 8 names on odds board -1 matchup -2 t10's -3 outrights (35/1, 70/1, 100/1) -Sleeper (top 40), 2 lineups -Scoring, best bet ⛳ Scheffler's dominance: Claimed his 4th major, now 4-for-4 in closing with a 54-hole lead.

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush -Discussing top 10 on odds board at Open -4 matchups -2 t10's -2 futures outrights, 1 outright added -Sleeper, 3 R1 three balls, lineups -Scoring, best bet For the latest on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush -Discussing top 10 on odds board at Open -4 matchups -2 t10's -2 futures outrights, 1 outright added -Sleeper, 3 R1 three balls, lineups -Scoring, best bet For the latest on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the U.S. Open at Oakmont. -Going over top 7 names on odds board -1 matchup -2 top nationality tickets -3 futures outrights (+350, 14/1, 18/1) -2 outrights added (100/1 & 150/1) -Sleeper, 2 lineups, scoring -Best bet For more on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59 In the "U.S. Open at Oakmont Picks and Predictions" podcast, Will Doctor provides a comprehensive betting preview of the upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont. Beginning at 0:16, Doctor sets the tone with energetic anticipation, positioning Oakmont as a legendary course hosting the U.S. Open for a record tenth time. From 0:43, he sharply critiques the previous RBC Canadian Open, describing the Osprey Valley course as “a disgrace” and detailing a 5.8-unit loss that week, with Sam Burns' top-20 finish as the lone success. Despite the setbacks, he praises Ryan Fox's recent success, highlighting the Kiwi's two playoff victories in four starts and his historic Canadian Open win, the first by a New Zealander since 1968. Doctor then shifts focus to Oakmont's rich history. He recounts notable U.S. Open wins, including Tommy Armour (1927), Sam Parks Jr. (1935), and Ben Hogan's record-setting 1953 season. He emphasizes Jack Nicklaus' 1962 victory over Arnold Palmer at age 22, which kickstarted Nicklaus' legendary career. Johnny Miller's final-round 63 in 1973 is labeled the greatest round in U.S. Open history, despite not being the lowest score ever. Further champions like Larry Nelson (1983), Ernie Els (1994), Angel Cabrera (2007), and Dustin Johnson (2016) round out Oakmont's storied hosting record. At 12:00, Doctor begins his betting picks. He endorses Scottie Scheffler (+350) as outright number one, citing dominant recent wins and past experience at Oakmont, where he missed the cut by one in 2016. Bryson DeChambeau, with a futures ticket from December at 14-1, is lauded for his driving power and improved approach play, though his recent accuracy issues raise concern. DeChambeau claims Oakmont is “the toughest test in the world right now,” and Doctor remains confident in his form. Rory McIlroy is passed over due to a poor performance at the Canadian Open, including erratic driving and uninspired play. Doctor quotes Rory discussing his struggle for motivation and interest in hobbies like tennis. John Rahm, however, is preferred in a head-to-head matchup (-133), praised for his polished game despite recent putting inconsistency. Doctor argues Rahm is better equipped than Rory to handle Oakmont's demands. Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa are also faded. Xander's driving accuracy is flagged as a season-long weakness, and Morikawa is critiqued for losing strokes around the green in five of his last six starts, rendering him unfit for a major requiring elite scrambling. Ludwig Åberg is highlighted as a top Nordic pick at +180, benefiting from strong recent form and inconsistent competition, with Joachim Lagerlund identified as his main threat. Doctor names Hideki Matsuyama as top Japanese player at even money, emphasizing his elite U.S. Open history and the weak form of his countrymen. Outright picks include Scheffler (+350), DeChambeau (14-1), Brooks Koepka (18-1, faded due to poor form), Keegan Bradley (100-1, riding strong recent finishes), and Cam Young (150-1), who's gained strokes off the tee and on the greens recently. Young's playoff qualification over top names and his form earn him sleeper status. Two fantasy lineups are provided. A DraftKings build includes Rahm, Åberg, Spieth, Bradley, Young, and Leishman. The PGA Tour lineup features Scheffler (captain), Bradley, DeChambeau, and Young, with Åberg and Leishman on the bench. Doctor predicts a winning score of -3, depending on weekend rain, and offers Cam Young to finish top 28 at +320 as his best bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf superstar Bryson DeChambeau is already one of the most popular athletes in his sport and one of the most successful people to come out of the Central Valley in the 21st century. DeChambeau is partnering with Cook Land Co. to make his dreams of building a mega development near Clovis a reality. Guest Co-Host: Diane Pearce Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soto and Facebook wankers Effect of clubhouses on teams The AllBlacks. The ‘82 Cardinals. Ozzie and I will talk about this weekend. Today'sclubhouses. Tv, ipads,cell phones,food , weight room,naproom, massages room,rooms to hide away from the media..Pre planned Post game celebrations RedSox sitting in front of their lockers scrolling through their phones. Not talking to each other about the game??? Golf and pitching. Scheffler vs Rahm and DeChambeau. No change of speeds or 3/4 shots My golf partner yesterday was Dr Lesley Brodie. Psychiatrist. We discussed how much fun it is to create shots in bad weather conditions we played in a pouring rain. Temps in the high 40's. I have avoided pneumonia so far…. Figure it out there is no template for it-. she agreed that parents of young athletes need psychiatric help. Not the kids Automated umpires and shrinking strike zone…Verlanders sensible comment. A distrust and Rules changes implemented by people who have no experience in playing the game. Pretty soon we'll have automated players and that will make it a complete video game Rob Manfred is a capable labor negotiator representing ownership. And the MLB MARKETING team is doing their job by increasing revenue. Uniform patches . Sponsored elements in stadiums. BUT…. No respected former players or managers have a voice in baseball matters..Joe Maddon should be the commissioner of baseball activities. Board members could be the Ripken brothers. JimLeyland, Buster Posey. Pedro Martinez,michael cuddyer, Jim Thome. ??? Watch heart of champions Netflix or amazon

Sia Nejad, Jason Sobel and Rick Gehman break down Scottie Scheffler's victory at the 2025 PGA Championship. (0:00) Intro (2:00) Big names in Rahm and DeChambeau try to catch Scottie Scheffler (9:45) A big week for the Early Wedge! (16:30) Rick joins the show with a report from Quail Hollow #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #EarlyWedge #PGAChampionship #QuailHollow #ScottieScheffler #GolfPicks #golfbetting #brysondechambeau #jonrahm

The banter boys are on the road at the Advent Health Championship and talking some golf, a lot of Royals, Chiefs schedule, trivia fun, and much more. Come on along!

-Discussing top 7 on odds board at Quail Hollow -1 matchup -2 picks to place -2 outrights added to 2 futures on card -Sleeper, 2 lineups, scoring, best bet Will Doctor, host of the Golf Preview Podcast, provided a comprehensive breakdown of the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, North Carolina. The event features 156 players, and the course—known for hosting the Wells Fargo Championship—is now set for its second PGA Championship. Rory McIlroy, with four wins at Quail Hollow and four victories in his last ten starts, is co-favorite at +550 alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy, though powerful off the tee averaging 324 yards at Philly Cricket, only hit 40% of fairways, presenting accuracy concerns. Scheffler, coming off an eight-shot victory at the Nelson, has shown flawless iron play and putting, despite never playing Quail Hollow professionally. Will Doctor endorsed Scheffler as his primary pick at +550. Justin Thomas, fourth favorite at 22-1, has been exceptional lately with two runner-ups and a win in his last four starts. His strong course history at Quail Hollow, including a 2017 PGA win, positions him as a top contender. Bryson DeChambeau, at +950, recently won at Live Korea, praised for his elite driving and improving short game, though his iron play remains a question. Doctor recommends DeChambeau for a Top 10 finish at +110 but avoids an outright pick. Sepp Straka's victory at Philly Cricket was highlighted by his 60% fairway rate, over 3.5 strokes gained on approach, and best-in-field putting performance. Shane Lowry led the field in approach but faltered with the putter, notably a costly three-putt on the 72nd hole, continuing his winless streak since 2022. Will Doctor criticized his own picks from the previous event, noting none contended, with Spieth finishing T34, Stevens T23, and Dorby Olson T54. His picks to place last week salvaged some units, including Patrick Cantlay and Tommy Fleetwood, both closing with 65s, and Andrew Novak with a final round 64 for T17. Quail Hollow, expected to play at 7,600 yards, faces wet conditions from early-week rains, likely favoring bombers and elite chippers, though greens will remain firm due to sub-air systems. The betting focus includes Justin Thomas over Jon Rahm at +117, McIlroy to Top 5 at even money, and Bryson DeChambeau to Top 10 at +110. Futures on Tyrell Hatton and Sung Jae Im have lost value, with both needing career weeks to contend, particularly Im, whose iron play has struggled all year. The DraftKings lineup features DeChambeau, Thomas, Matsuyama, Novak, Mitchell, and Norgaard, while the PGA.com lineup includes Scheffler (captain), DeChambeau, Thomas, McIlroy, with Mitchell and Novak on the bench. Keith Mitchell, known for his fast starts but inability to maintain over four rounds, is backed to Top 20 at 3-1. Doctor expects the winning score at 14 under, higher than the 8 under posted by Thomas in 2017 due to softer conditions. His best bet is DeChambeau to Top 10 at +110. He criticized the Live schedule's poor major prep, arguing it hampers players like Rahm more than DeChambeau. Finally, he acknowledged the rain's impact would likely limit firmness to Saturday only, favoring players with distance, elite iron play, and strong short games. For the latest on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Gehman is joined by SportsLine's Sia Nejad and Mike McClure to preview the 2025 PGA Championship with DFS picks, strategy and fades. (0:00) Intro + Major No. 2! (2:14) A massive field + Quail Hollow Breakdown (9:45) 10k+ | The Big 3 at the Top - Scheffler, McIlroy, DeChambeau (18:39) 9k | A ton of talent here, with some interesting ownership propositions (23:00) 8k | Another major, another Corey Conners play? (27:30) 7k | Is this a largely bypassed range this week? (30:50) 6k & 5k | if you want the top of the board, you gotta find the right names here #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #DraftKings #FantasySports #FantasyGolf #PGATour #PGADFS #PGAChampionship #QuailHollow #RickRunGood #EarlyWedge #Golf

The Jim Rome Show HR 2 - 4/14/25 Jim is joined by Orlando Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley and then former Georgia Safety Malaki Starks as he prepares for the NFL Draft. Then, Jim discusses the blowback from a certain golf fan that makes no sense after the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A roller coaster of high-wire drama sees Rory get his Slam at the Masters, the Royals salvage one in Cleveland, and good friend Daniel Sperry from the Star joins in to talk SKC, and Current. That, NBA playoffs to open, and more after a fascinating weekend. Come on along!

Mike Francesa reacts to the third round of the 2025 Masters at Augusta National. Moving Day saw Rory McIlroy lead the field by as many as four strokes before a late push by Bryson DeChambeau set the stage for a stellar Sunday showdown. Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for New York sports news, analysis, and breakdowns.

An unscheduled and slightly scrawny chipolata, but one which was necessary because of the situation at The Masters with an outstanding Saturday setting up what could be one of the great duels in major golf. Very tired and slightly incoherent, Andrew and Iain give their thoughts on what they saw on Saturday and what they hope or expect to unfold on Sunday at Augusta National. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sia Nejad and Eric Cohen recap the second round of the 2025 Masters. (0:00) Intro + a dream leaderboard (2:00) Friday Headlines: Rory, DeChambeau, Conners (19:50) Missed Cuts - Surprising and not-so-surprising (25:15) Weekend Bets #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #masters #2025masters #AugustaNational #golfpicks #golfbetting

Mike Francesa breaks down the second round of the 2025 Masters. Friday's early tee times benefited from calm conditions, while high winds battered afternoon players.

(00:01) Improving Golf Swing Accuracy and Control This chapter focuses on golf techniques and the importance of control in improving one's game. Jeff Smith shares insights from his time in Palm Springs, highlighting the seasonal migration to maintain optimal golfing conditions. He recounts a conversation with former NFL player Vencey Glenn, who took lessons to master the game and was surprised by the concept of slowing down the swing for better results. We explore how controlling the club, body, and landing spot leads to more accurate and longer shots. Jeff emphasizes a specific drill involving golf tees to improve clubface contact and promote a consistent swing. By practicing control, golfers can enhance their posture and overall performance on the course. (12:00) Improving Ball Striking With Proper Setup This chapter addresses a listener's question about golf swings and the importance of taking a divot when using irons. We explore the significance of scuffing or scraping the ground to achieve the right ball height and distance. It's highlighted that the correct intent and stance can greatly affect swing outcomes, emphasizing the need to swing downward rather than forward. Additionally, we discuss how standing too far from the ball might lead to thin shots and suggest a simple check to ensure proper distance from the club. By ensuring the right distance and intent, golfers can improve their swing and ball trajectory. (23:19) Mastering Center Face Contact in Golf This chapter explores the importance of achieving center face contact in golf to improve performance. We emphasize that this is not just a simple swing tip but a fundamental aspect that can enhance every golfer's game, whether in long shots or short game scenarios with wedges. By focusing on the basics and understanding the significance of hitting the ball at the center of the club face, golfers can improve distance, height, and spin. We also address common misconceptions, such as altering swings based on trends rather than focusing on what truly enhances performance. By reframing the golfer's mindset and reinforcing the importance of fundamentals, we aim to guide listeners toward consistent and effective golf practices. (27:33) Golf Swing Techniques and Setup This chapter explores the ongoing debate between traditional and modern golfing techniques. I examine the methods of legendary golfers like Payne Stewart and Jack Nicklaus, comparing them to current trends promoted by Instagram influencers, such as the focus on a weak left hand and bowing the club. By analyzing different swing styles, I challenge the notion that a singular technique guarantees success, emphasizing that great golfers have diverse methods yet share the ability to consistently strike the ball well. I discuss how factors like setup, grip, and body angles play crucial roles in achieving a balanced and repeatable swing, encouraging golfers to prioritize solid contact and control. Ultimately, I highlight the importance of adapting techniques to individual needs and fostering a sense of balance and athleticism in the golf swing. (36:03) Club Fitting and Equipment Improvement This chapter explores the intriguing world of golf club fitting, focusing on unconventional approaches like Bryson DeChambeau's technique and the emerging trend of single lie angle fittings. We examine how DeChambeau's unique strength and club modifications enable him to maintain effective swing positions, sparking curiosity about whether similar adjustments could benefit average golfers. The discussion extends to the practicality and challenges of single length and single lie angle clubs, especially for players of varying heights and growing children. We also consider the role of a skilled club fitter in balancing equipment with technique, emphasizing that while equipment plays a role, improving one's game primarily comes from refining technique. Through a mix of insights and questions, we underscore the importance of personalized equipment fitting tailored to enhance individual performance. (45:34) Improving Golf Performance With Techniques This chapter explores the sentimental attachment golfers have to their favorite clubs and the notion that sometimes, older equipment may perform better than newer models. We discuss how a Titleless head cover can keep your preferred clubs under wraps and share a personal anecdote about a brother-in-law who reverted to using his old Ping I2 irons, finding them superior to his newer clubs. The focus is on the idea that while equipment evolves and changes each year, improving technique is key to enhancing your game. We highlight the importance of finding what works best for you, regardless of trends, and encourage continuous practice to achieve better results on the golf course.

   It's finally playoff week in Kansas City as the Chiefs host the Texans Saturday afternoon at 3:30.   It will have been 24 days since the Chiefs starters have played a game and that will get a lot of attention this week.  But who cares, the Chiefs were playing their best ball of the year and have all the experience in the world.  Let's go!    After an incredible one year turnaround season the LA Chargers were a complete embarrassment against the Texans.  Are the Texans really better now or was that all just a Justin Herbert train wreck?    KU gives up only 40 points in a win at Cincinnati. I think they have an identity... make the other guys play worse.    An illegal alien has been arrested while caught in the act of setting fires and is in custody.  But not for arson!  You won't believe this one and the really fishy smelling working theory they have for how the fires started.     A new poll shows Greenland loves Trump, a woman in Pittsburgh is arrested after getting her snow shovel crew drunk and golfer Bryson DeChambeau gives away $100k to one lucky player.