Podcast appearances and mentions of Jon Rahm

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As Scottie's insane run of consecutive top 10 finishes comes to an end, what does the future hold for the world's best player? Martin, Des and Ron briefly discuss this before diving into the Genesis Invitational results, the Magical Kenyan Open on the DPWT, the implications of Anthony Kim beating Jon Rahm & Bryson De Chambeau in Adelaide and the breaking news regarding the DPWT granting releases to 8 LIV players. However, the biggest storyline is who is refusing the DPWT olive branch. We also break big news about an upcoming episode with an old friend of the show.Interact with the podcast via X @ITFOG_podcast, Instagram @ITFOG or BlueSky @ITFOG-podcast

This week two become three again as Iain returns from his travels to tell us that he's going travelling again, but also to join Andrew in asking Eddie if he thought he should have made more of an effort in getting to Kenya. There then follows a series of reflections on what Eddie - and indeed all humans - want from life.In golfing terms they discuss Jon Rahm's refusal to pay his fines and whether it leaves him out in the Ryder Cup cold, Jacob Bridgeman's win at Riviera, Nelly Korda's stay-at-home attitude and Eddie's preparations for the SA Open at Stellenbosch.Peter Millar Journeyman sneakers: https://www.petermillar.co.uk/p/journeyman-sneaker/ma26ef31_LGPWT.html?dwvar_ma26ef31_color=LGPWTVisit: www.ping.comInstagram: @chippingforecastEmail: tcf@thechippingforecast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup future appears to be hanging by a thread. Is it really possible that he'll be banned from playing in next year's match at Adare Manor?   Michael, James and Lewis discuss that - and what it could all mean for Europe's prospects of a third straight win - on this week's episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, there's chat about Anthony Kim, Tiger Woods' Masters hopes, a ridiculous game of Golf Tenable, and ‘a pair of beavers'. Tune-in now!   —   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                       Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer 

It is Victory Monday for Golf's Preeminent Gambling Podcast! Andy returns from vacation and immediately gives Brendan his flowers for picking Jacob Bridgeman to win the Genesis Invitational. PJ issues an apology for laughing at Brendan's belief in The Bridgeman, who cashed 100-1 tickets for bettors everywhere. Andy and Brendan recap the weekend at Riviera and shine a light on Bridgemans path to the PGA Tour and his first career victory. Kevin Van Valkenburg joins from the on-site media center in LA to share some observations from the ground, touching on Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Aldrich Potgieter, and more. Andy, Brendan, and Kevin also discuss the online pushback against Riviera after the pros tore up a soft course this week after all the rain on Thursday. After debating whether there should be a "Shotgun Start Book Club," there's a brief Tiger Woods conversation amongst the group, with everyone believing that he will, in fact, play on the Champions Tour in 2026. Brendan is convinced that Tiger will be playing the Masters, too! Andy moves to ban Spider putters on the PGA Tour before recapping the rest of the week in pro golf, including the Magical Kenya Open and Jeeno Thitikul's first-ever win in Thailand. In news, the DP World Tour has settled its fines with almost all of the eligible LIV players... except for Jon Rahm. Andy and Brendan wonder if this means his 2027 Ryder Cup status is truly in doubt as even Tyrrell Hatton decided to cut the check. PJ and Andy are both in Florida for the big Ballfrogs match on Monday night, but it remains to be seen if Brendan will make it down south through the snow. Stay tuned for some in-person TGL takeaways on Wednesday's episode!

Jacob Bridgeman se corona en The Genesis Invitational, en un prestigioso Riviera Country Club, dócil debido a las condiciones climatológicas en Los Ángeles. El estadounidense vence –apenitas– a los nervios para su primer título en el PGA Tour y recibe el trofeo en manos de Tiger Woods, quien deja “en veremos” su participación en el Masters pero asegura que sí estará presente en Augusta National este abril. Además, lo que le sucede a Scottie Scheffler, la acción de la LPGA y Gaby López y la gran diferencia de premios entre circuitos, así como “los perdones” a jugadores de LIV Golf por parte del DP World Tour… menos a Jon Rahm.

Folge 375 ist pickepackevoll – mit Inside-Stories von der PGA of Germany Conference 2026 in Kassel, einer emotionalen Fitness-Challenge, Tour-News, Ryder-Cup-Spekulationen und einem starken Signal für den Damengolfsport in Deutschland. Jens und Florian waren bei der PGA Conference in Kassel – dem jährlichen Branchentreff der PGA of Germany. Neben Fachvorträgen, Messebereich und Networking stand vor allem das große Annual Award Dinner im Mittelpunkt. Jens moderierte die Gala und führte durch die Ehrungen: Teacher of the Year, Player of the Year (u.a. Helen Briem & Nicolai von Dellingshausen), Jugendtrainer des Jahres und Professional of the Year. Ein Highlight: Die Laudatio von Christoph Herrmann auf Sebastian „Rüli“ Rühl – emotional, humorvoll und mit spannenden Einblicken in die Arbeit im deutschen Spitzengolf. Auch die Entwicklung vom Mädchentrainer hin zum Cheftrainer der männlichen Nationalkader sorgt für Gesprächsstoff. Sportlich wird es mit Bernds „Project 130“: 12 Wochen Training mit DP-World-Tour-Fitnesscoach Will Whelan – Ziel: 130 mph Schlägerkopfgeschwindigkeit. In Marokko fällt die Entscheidung am letzten möglichen Tag: 131 mph! Eine echte Challenge, die zeigt, was mit strukturiertem Speed-Training möglich ist – inklusive Diskussion über Equipment, Hitze und Trainingsbedingungen. Dazu die aktuellen Tour-News: DP World Tour und LIV: Freigaben für LIV-Spieler unter Bedingungen – fast alle stimmen zu, nur Jon Rahm nicht. 50 Tage bis Augusta – Tiger-Woods-Routinen lassen grüßen. Ryder-Cup-Kapitän: Warum gibt es noch keine Entscheidung? Bleibt Luke Donald oder kommt doch ein neuer Name? Große News für den deutschen Golfsommer: Die Ladies German Challenge powered by VCG kommt nach Deutschland (GC Bergisch Land). Zahlreiche Tour-Events in Deutschland (HotelPlanner Tour, Pro Golf Tour, Amundi German Masters u.a.). Saisonauftakt-Event am 1. März in Timmendorfer Strand – Golf mitten im Ort mit Cross-Golf-Elementen. Eine Folge zwischen Brancheneinblick, sportlichem Ehrgeiz, Tourpolitik und Vorfreude auf die Saison 2026.

Nuevo episodio de la Bola Provisional de Ten Golf con David Durán y Alejandro Rodríguez. El mejor análisis y opinión del acuerdo alcanzado por el DP World Tour con ocho jugadores de LIV Golf y la situación en la que queda Jon Rahm respecto a la Ryder Cup. Toda la opción, desde todos los ángulos e información que son primicia y no se conocen sobre las negociaciones y lo que viene por delante. Les adelantamos también un aspecto muy interesante de la Ryder Cup y LIV Golf, así como el análisis de lo que ha ocurrido el fin de semana con varios nombres propios: Ayora, Scheffler, McIlroy, Bridgeman, Jarvis... No se pierdan una comparativa muy interesante entre Ayora y Jarvis. La importancia de la perspectiva. Con la colaboración de PING y Golf GameBook.

Nuevo episodio de la Bola Provisional de Ten Golf con David Durán y Alejandro Rodríguez. El mejor análisis y opinión del acuerdo alcanzado por el DP World Tour con ocho jugadores de LIV Golf y la situación en la que queda Jon Rahm respecto a la Ryder Cup. Toda la opción, desde todos los ángulos e información que son primicia y no se conocen sobre las negociaciones y lo que viene por delante. Les adelantamos también un aspecto muy interesante de la Ryder Cup y LIV Golf, así como el análisis de lo que ha ocurrido el fin de semana con varios nombres propios: Ayora, Scheffler, McIlroy, Bridgeman, Jarvis...No se pierdan una comparativa muy interesante entre Ayora y Jarvis. La importancia de la perspectiva.Con la colaboración de PING y Golf GameBook.

Brendan! is joined by an on-site Kevin Van Valkenburg for this Friday episode honoring the Genesis Invitational. KVV shares some scenes from the practice rounds at Riviera before the rain came in and made much of Thursday's first round a wash. It wasn't a wash for this Gambling Podcast, as Rory McIlroy and Jacob Bridgeman both share the clubhouse lead as of this recording. Brendan spent the morning watching along on PGA Tour Live and has plenty of takeaways from the broadcast, including a scoring average graphic that was completely devoid of content. PJ was assigned to watch the "Betcast" on Thursday and points out that there was plenty of Jon Rahm talk on this PGA Tour product despite Rahmbo riding Dumbo at Disneyland this week instead of teeing it up at Riv. Scottie Scheffler is not yet finished with his first round, but he struggled mightily on his front nine. Brendan and KVV recap what we've seen from Scottie so far, adding another poor Thursday to a stretch of many this year. Even with a great round from Rory and Scottie's tough stretch, the news of the day was made elsewhere. Following reports from Geoff Shackelford and Adam Schupak looking into the matter, the PGA of America announced that President Don Rea Jr. has been "reassigned to member-first priorities" for the rest of his term. Brendan reads the full statement and everyone wonders if this is truly the end from Don. There's also some introspection about how much of a role... podcasts... played in this decision. KVV breaks out the Lucas Glover impression at the very end of his chat with Brendan to celebrate the U.S. Open champ being named PAC Chairman. The last half hour of this episode is a reheat of a Flashback Friday from 2021, when Andy and Brendan remembered Ben Hogan's comeback (not to be compared to Anthony Kim's) and "Mr. Icicle." Visit your local Golf Galaxy and download the Golf Galaxy mobile app to upgrade your game!

This week, we start with one of the wildest comeback stories in modern sports. Anthony Kim — after disappearing for a decade, battling addiction, injury, and mental health — shoots 63 in Australia and beats Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. For a guy who didn't even own clubs for 10 years, it was electric. Not just a golf story — a life story. We also break down: Scottie Scheffler's absurd consistency and why he's not flashy… just relentless. Pebble Beach looking incredible — and the bigger question of whether modern equipment is making historic courses obsolete. LIV drawing 115,000 fans in Australia and what that means for the future of pro golf. And whether the PGA Championship is quietly losing relevance. Then we pivot to presidential golf history. From Woodrow Wilson playing 1,000 rounds, to Eisenhower practically living at Augusta National… to JFK's talent, LBJ using golf to pass legislation, Nixon quitting for optics, Clinton rebuilding the White House putting green, Obama's smack talk, and Trump's serious game. Golf has always been a great tool fr connecting with others. If you love the game beyond just the leaderboard, this one's for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rain is starting to ease off and hopefully Irish golf courses will re-open soon!Anthony Kim has completed his epic comeback story after beating Jon Rahm & Bryson to win LIV Adelaide in entertaining fashion.Jonny & Michael discuss how big this is for LIV and Anthony.Collin Morikawa also won for the first time since 2023, at Pebble Beach holding off Min Woo Lee and others with a clutch Sunday performance.Watch the video from our Pro-Am experience on youtube now!Check out HLINC here - https://hlincgolf.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq6ahGOxIO4O3q1R2lH-rDyC8HvtRm6Paa9b5uO-_C294VsY-coListen to our Podcast!Apple Pods - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-bogey-men/id1510331480Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vKtYZke5QsfXghpKpTd0I?si=fGy4ozVUSC6WHPy4crqyfQIf you have any thoughts or comments let us know and leave a review.Get in touch with us on:Instagram: @bogeymenpod Twitter: @bogeymenpod#TheBogeyMen #GolfPodcast #TheBogeyMenPodcast

Anthony Kim has an all time day at LIV Adelaide, beating Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in the final round for his first win in 16 years. Tiger drops hints on whether he'll play The Masters or not. Colin Morikawa beats a great field at Pebble on Sunday to win the first Signature Event of the season.#golf #podcast #pgatour #LIVGolf #TigerWoods #PebbleBeach #PebbleBeach #WinterOlympics #Genesis

Last weekend featured several of professional golf’s “Welcome back!” celebrations. PGA Tour star Collin Morikawa braved 30 mph winds at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on Sunday to earn his first title in 2 ½ years.  It was Morikawa’s seventh career PGA Tour victory. Shreveport’s 59-year old David Toms won for the first time in nearly three years at the PGA Champions Tour event in lovely (but windy) Naples, Florida. It was DT’s fifth win on the senior circuit to go with his 13 wins on the PGA Tour. But neither of these two stories can compare with what LIV Golf’s Anthony Kim accomplished over the weekend.  Kim had not won a professional golf tournament in nearly 16 years since capturing the Shell Houston Open on April 4, 2010. The magic returned…5,976 days later After literally giving up professional golf for more than a decade, Anthony Kim’s wife and young daughter Bella have served as his inspiration to give the game one more try. LIV Golf’s then-chief Greg Norman invited Anthony Kim back to compete for a permanent spot on the LIV Golf tour in 2024.  His comeback didn’t go well at first. Kim finished 56th out of 59 golfers at season’s end. His best tournament finish was in 36th place.  That wasn’t exactly a stellar return for the three-time PGA title holder. Anthony Kim had to win a spot in LIV’s 2025 field by placing high enough in the tour’s qualifying tournament.  After making the tour again in 2025, Kim finished the year as #55 of the 61 LIV golfers. His best finish was a tie for 25th place. For a second straight year, Anthony Kim had to earn his 2026 spot in LIV Golf by performing well in the qualifying tournament. He did. The first LIV Golf event in 2026 was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Anthony Kim posted his best finish in his two seasons on the LIV Golf tour with a tie for 22nd place. His final round six-under par 66 In Saudi Arabia may have lit the fuse on what was going to happen the following week in Australia. LIV Golf’s second stop was the very popular annual event in Adelaide.  As Aussie golf fans cheered for countryman Cam Smith and his Ripper GC golf team, unheralded Anthony Kim came out the gate with opening rounds of -5, -5, and -4 to move into third place going into the final round. If that wasn’t enough pressure to make 40-year old Anthony Kim nervous, he was paired in the final round with former World #1 golfer Jon Rahm and long-hitting two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. Anthony Kim knew that it would take a terrific final round to beat these two young golf phenoms.  After opening with three straight pars, Kim then birdied nine of the next 14 holes to zoom past his two competitors and take the tournament lead. He would finish at 23-under par to win by three shots over Spain’s Jon Rahm. The 9-under par closing round of 63 earned Anthony Kim his first professional golf victory since April, 2010. Why has it taken nearly 16 years for Anthony Kim to win again? Success came early and often for talented young golfer Anthony Kim.  After three successful years playing college golf at the University of Oklahoma, Kim qualified to play on the PGA Tour in 2006 at age 21. Two years later, he won two PGA events in 2008 and earned a spot on the victorious US Ryder Cup team. Anthony Kim would add a third PGA victory in April, 2010 at the Shell Houston Open.  He wasn’t quite 25 years of age and was already ranked among the world’s top 20 golfers. Kim injured one of his thumbs and had surgery one month after his 2010 victory in Houston.  He was unable to play golf for several months.  An Achilles tendon injury then put Anthony Kim on the shelf for much of the year 2012.  He received a medical exemption from the PGA Tour in 2013 during his physical rehabilitation period. The year 2014 brought the surprising announcement from Anthony Kim that he was no longer playing golf – even for fun. Golf fans were perplexed as to how one of the game’s brightest young stars could literally fall off the map so quickly.  The rumor mill added dark stories about Anthony Kim’s off-the-course personal issues.  Another circled about Kim trying to collect upwards of $20 million from a disability insurance policy after his run of significant injuries. Kim would later say that he had been victimized by some “bad people” during this time of his life.  He also admitted to having an addictive personality and sought professional counseling.  He claims to be sober for three years as of February, 2026. Anthony Kim’s wife Emily has been at the center of the golfer’s return to the top There’s nothing like having your wife suggest that she wants to learn how to play golf to inspire Anthony Kim to give the game another go himself. While mentoring wife Emily Kim, the process rekindled a renewed interest in playing golf by the talented husband.   After more than ten years without golf in his life, Anthony Kim said that he discovered that he was falling in love with playing the sport for the very first time. During an insightful interview two years ago with LIV Golf’s David Feherty, Anthony Kim claimed to have felt extra pressure from his family and friends to excel at golf entering college. Feherty, a recovering alcoholic, encouraged Kim to share that how easy it was to fall prey to bad influences away from the golf course.  Kim acknowledged that he developed an alcohol and drug problem to go with his mental health struggles. The pro golfer also revealed that 98% of his former friends are no longer a part of his new life. Anthony Kim acknowledges that the game of golf is very hard.  His mantra is to “get 1% better every day” in golf and, now, in his role as a husband and father. Introducing the star of this week’s show – 4-year old daughter Bella Kim Anthony Kim’s incredible golf comeback has paralleled his time after becoming a first-time father four years ago.  Bella was born three months prematurely and experienced a number of early struggles. Upon receiving an offer from Greg Norman to return to professional golf with LIV Golf two years ago in 2024, Anthony Kim made a significant modification to his golf ball.  “Papa” Kim drew a “B” onto his golf ball.  It was to remind him that he was now playing on behalf of his young daughter, too. “I had no self worth until I became a father”, said the now 40-year old Anthony Kim. “Now I have a duty, a responsibility of taking care of my family and being the best role model for my daughter as I could be. That gives me purpose every morning, and I just didn’t have that before.” Welcome back into the winner’s circle in golf and life, Anthony Kim! The post 1% Better Every Day! 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Chris McKee wraps up everything that happened at LIV Adelaide where Anthony Kim completed one of the greatest comebacks in the history of sports by getting his first win in 16 years. McKee plays audio of Kim explaining his history of addiction and his comeback and then closes with audio of other LIV players including Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambe and more. McKee also covers Collin Morikawa winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am.

Back at home after a week in Chicago, Brendan is joined by "The Boys" for this beefy Monday show. This episode was recorded late on Sunday night after BP was issued a technical foul during a youth basketball game and needed time to "decompress" before using a microphone. Joseph immediately wants to learn why Brendan was T'd up and finds that his actions were completely justified after a complete rules breakdown. While the technical foul may be a big story for this podcast, the biggest story in sports this weekend belongs to LIV Golf following Anthony Kim's win in Adelaide. AK erased a five-shot Sunday deficit playing in a group with major champions Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, defeating Rahm by three shots for his first win in 16 years. Brendan, Joseph, and PJ recap the final round, covering Kim's outstanding iron play, the return of the swagger that made him captivating to begin with, and the many inspiring quotes from after the tournament wrapped up. They also question some of the broadcast's hyperbolic statements about the magnitude of the moment. There is also plenty of discussion about brutal Sundays from Rahm and Bryson, adding yet another week without a win for both of them on the LIV Golf tour. Not to be completely outdone, the PGA Tour had an "A+ week" at Pebble Beach according to Brendan. Collin Morikawa came from behind to secure his first win since the 2023 Zozo, making a four on the 18th hole for the win. Joseph and Brendan break down performances from Morikawa, Akshay Bhatia, and even Scottie Scheffler, who found himself in the mix again after a slow start on Thursday. Joseph also calls out Sam Burns for his club choice on the final hole, something that only a Deputy would do. In news, Gary Player remains upset with Augusta National (and Brendan may have an idea of why), sponsor exemptions go to - who else? - Jordan Spieth and Tony Finau, and Brendan and PJ go in on the Providence Friars following a dirty Saturday game against the Johnnies. Visit Cobalt and use code "FRIEDEGGPOD15" for 15% off.

Anthony Kim completed a stunning career comeback this weekend as he bested Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau by firing a final round 63 to win going away at LIV Adelaide. For Kim it was his first win since 2010 on the PGA Tour and was a heartwarming story of overcoming injury, addiction and other things he has been battling. He showed the swagger we all remembered as he poured in put after put to win. On the PGA Tour, Collin Morikawa made a final hole birdie to hold off Min Woo Lee to win the AT&T Pebble Beach by a shot. World number one, Scottie Scheffler, made a Sunday charge but came up a few shots short. We will give our reactions to both events this week on the Break80 Podcast. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly golf content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00: Anthony Kim and a redemption story for the ages08:00: Why this story has resonated so far and wide21:30: How the disappointing play of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau allowed AK to shine29:00: Collin Morikawa knocks off his first PGA Tour title since 2023 with a gritty display at Pebble37:00: Scottie Scheffler, somehow, nearly pulls off the improbable again43:00: Listener questions: 5th major talk, Gotterup on the Presidents Cup, how to combat distance?50:00: Players media day starts a conversation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diese Woche liefert der Golfsport Geschichten, wie sie nur dieser Sport schreiben kann. Im Mittelpunkt steht eines der spektakulärsten Comebacks der letzten Jahrzehnte: Anthony Kim gewinnt auf der LIV Golf Tour in Adelaide. 16 Jahre nach seinem letzten Sieg, 12 Jahre komplett raus aus dem Profigolf, zwischenzeitlich vom Radar verschwunden – und jetzt dieser Triumph mit einer 63er Finalrunde. Er fängt Bryson DeChambeau und Jon Rahm noch ab und verschwindet nach dem entscheidenden Schlag förmlich in einer Menschenmenge, die eher an ein Musikfestival als an ein Golfturnier erinnert. Adelaide zeigt, welches Event-Potenzial im modernen Golf steckt – laut, emotional, energiegeladen. Und Anthony Kim liefert die Story, die nach Netflix-Doku und Hollywood-Drehbuch schreit. Parallel dazu sorgt Celina Sattelkau auf der Sunshine Ladies Tour für deutsche Erfolgsmeldungen: Back-to-back-Sieg in Südafrika. Zwei Turniere, zwei Titel. Eine starke Frühform vor der Ladies European Tour Saison. Wir ordnen ein, was dieser Erfolg sportlich bedeutet, wie die Sunshine Tour strukturiert ist und warum solche Siege für deutsche Proetten enorm wichtig sind. Leistungssport, Mindset, Analysefähigkeit – und was Amateure davon lernen können. Dann ein Thema mit Tradition: Gary Player und Augusta National. Der dreifache Masters-Sieger wollte mit seinen Enkeln eine Runde in Augusta spielen – und bekam eine klare Absage. Warum Augusta kompromisslos an seinen Regeln festhält, weshalb genau das Teil der Masters-DNA ist und warum diese Konsequenz das Turnier vielleicht sogar noch größer macht. Außerdem sprechen wir über die aktuelle TV-Rechte-Situation rund um PGA Tour und DP World Tour. Sky, Magenta, Streaming-Abos – wohin entwickelt sich die Golfübertragung? Was bedeutet das für Fans? Und wie realistisch ist der Wunsch nach einer „Alles-in-einem-Plattform“? On top: Ryder Cup 2026 – Volunteer-Registrierung bis 1. April Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen des PGA Annual Award Dinners Und ein Leitspruch für die Woche, der sich erstaunlich gut auf Sport und Leben übertragen lässt. Diese Folge verbindet Comeback, Tradition, Zukunftsfragen und Emotion – also genau das, was Golf aktuell so spannend macht.

Nuevo episodio de la Bola Provisional con David Durán y Alejandro Rodríguez. Hablamos de algoritmos y matemáticas a cuenta de Scottie Scheffler. La comparativa que nunca se aguanta con Tiger Woods y el fenómeno de Anthony Kim, una de las noticias más sorprendentes y atractivas de los últimos tiempos en el golf mundial. Hacemos una previsión con Kim y Collin Morikawa y también comentamos la gran actuación de Jon Rahm con sus grises. Que los tiene. Son 17 meses sin ganar. ¿Es algo casual o accidental o le está costando más de la cuenta? ¿Hay también algún lunar en las sobresalientes actuaciones de Scheffler? Lo comentamos todo y lo analizamos al detalle.Con la colaboración de PING y su nuevo driver G440k.

Nuevo episodio de la Bola Provisional con David Durán y Alejandro Rodríguez. Hablamos de algoritmos y matemáticas a cuenta de Scottie Scheffler. La comparativa que nunca se aguanta con Tiger Woods y el fenómeno de Anthony Kim, una de las noticias más sorprendentes y atractivas de los últimos tiempos en el golf mundial. Hacemos una previsión con Kim y Collin Morikawa y también comentamos la gran actuación de Jon Rahm con sus grises. Que los tiene. Son 17 meses sin ganar. ¿Es algo casual o accidental o le está costando más de la cuenta? ¿Hay también algún lunar en las sobresalientes actuaciones de Scheffler? Lo comentamos todo y lo analizamos al detalle. Con la colaboración de PING y su nuevo driver G440k.

It is arguably the greatest comeback story in the history of professional golf.In this emotional and high-energy episode of the Imagen Golf Podcast, host Daniel Guest breaks down the breaking news out of Australia: Anthony Kim has won LIV Golf Adelaide, securing his first professional victory in nearly 16 years.We dive deep into the journey of "AK"—from the swaggering, belt-buckle-wearing phenomenon of 2008 to the "Ghost of Golf" who vanished for a decade amidst injuries and addiction. Daniel explores how Kim rebuilt his body, his mind, and his swing to stare down Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau on Sunday.In this episode, you will learn:The Blueprint: How AK went from shooting dead last in his return to lifting the trophy in Adelaide.The Dark Years: A look at the struggles, the 12-year disappearance, and the "why" that brought him back.The "1% Rule": How to apply Anthony Kim's recovery mindset to your own golf game when you feel like quitting.Mental Toughness: Why finding your self-worth off the course is the secret to playing better on the course.Whether you are an AK superfan or just love a good underdog story, this is an episode about resilience, redemption, and the proof that golf doesn't have to be so hard—even after a 16-year layoff.Links & Resources:Visit our Website: www.imagengolf.comBook a Lesson: Get your game on track today with Daniel Guest.Follow us on Social: @ImagenGolfSubscribe, Rate & Review! If you enjoyed this breakdown of golf history in the making, please leave us a 5-star review!

Andy and Brendan planned to go LIVE on YouTube as part of "Golf's Favorite Pregame Show," but Hideki Matusyama had other plans. After a few too many wayward drives, Matsuyama could not make this a Victory Monday for Boston and coughed up the WM Phoenix Open to Chris Gotterup midway through the first quarter of the Super Bowl. Andy and Brendan recap a jam-packed week in the desert, hitting on Scottie Scheffler's t3 finish, Hideki's driver woes, and Chris Gotterup's continued ascension into the game's top tier. Patrick Reed could be the only player hotter than Gotterup right now, remaining undefeated in regulation in his last three starts with a win in Qatar. He is all but guaranteed a PGA Tour card through the DP World Tour now, but Brendan doubts his "lifelong goal to win the Order of Merit" is a real thing. Elvis Smylie immediately paid dividends for Rippers GC, staring down Jon Rahm in Riyadh for a win in his LIV debut. The two then run through results from the rest of the world and a bit of news before unpacking Brandel Chamblee's latest masterpiece of a take. Brandel made waves by suggesting that The Players Championship is ABOVE the four majors in stature and should absolutely be qualified as a major championship moving forward. Andy and Brendan are aghast at this statement and share some unsubstantiated rumors suggesting that the current PGA Tour membership does not share Brandel's personal opinion. Andy then previews Thursday night's live show in Chicago by reading some internet information about the event. Join us in Chicagoland for an SGS Live Show on Thursday, February 12! We'll be hanging out at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois for a night of Q&A, Champs Tour Minute, and plenty of Bears chatter. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-shotgun-start-space-tickets/14054084?pl=space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more details. Use code "FriedEgg" for 15% off at ⁠mobjak.com

LIV Golf has finally gotten the Official World Golf Rankings they’ve been waiting for, but there’s a major catch that has many players and fans frustrated. In this week's episode of The Golf Podcast we'll break down the biggest wrinkle in golf's power struggle right now: LIV Golf finally receiving Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points — and the immediate backlash that followed. After LIV revamped its schedule and format to meet ranking expectations, points are now being awarded right away, but only to the top 10 finishers (and ties) in individual stroke play. That hard cutoff has sparked frustration from players like Jon Rahm, who said it “doesn't seem fair,” and from LIV CEO Scott O'Neil, who argued the policy leaves the vast majority of the field with zero points. We'll explain why OWGR categorized LIV as a “small-field” situation, why no-cut events elsewhere still earn points deeper down the leaderboard, and what this means for players chasing majors, Ryder Cup points, and long-term career opportunities. To put it into perspective, we compare real recent points totals from the PGA TOUR (Waste Management Phoenix Open), LIV's season opener in Riyadh, and the DP World Tour event Patrick Reed won, plus how LIV's winner points stack up against a PGA TOUR alternate-field event like the Puerto Rico Open. Then we open it up to you: fair framework, or flop?   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That's why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

Montagmorgen bei „Grün & saftig“: Hinnerk Baumgarten meldet sich aus dem verregneten Marbella – Golfplätze gesperrt, Stimmung irgendwo zwischen Regenjacke und Realitätscheck. Mit Julius Allzeit, Sven Hanfft und Benedict Staben geht's dann schnell in den Profisport: Glückwunsch an Celina Sattelkau zum Sunshine-Ladies-Tour-Sieg (Sechsloch-Playoff inklusive). Bei den Männern sorgt Patrick Reed im DP-World-Tour-Swing für Schlagzeilen – Dubai, Bahrain, Katar: Ergebnisliste wie ein Dauer-Abo, Weltranglistenpunkte als Treibstoff. Parallel: LIV Golf in Riad unter Flutlicht, Elvis Smylie gewinnt vor Jon Rahm, Martin Kaymer mit durchwachsener Woche – und die Frage, ob Night-Golf für Pros wirklich Zukunft hat. Auf der PGA Tour liefert die Waste Management Phoenix Open Spannung bis zum Schluss: Hideki Matsuyama muss trotz Vorsprung ins Playoff gegen Chris Gotterup, dazu Debatten über Zwischenrufe, Fan-Kultur und eine harte Strafe für einen „Influencer“. Zweite Halbzeit: Golf-Fashion. Jason Day in Malbon, Hoodies, Jeans-These reloaded – Funktion vs. Etikette, plus die ewige Gretchenfrage: Poloshirt in die Hose oder Freiheit am Saum. Highlights: Costa del Sol im Regenmodus: gesperrte Plätze, Greenfee-Ausfälle, Wasser als (Selbst-)Trost Celina Sattelkau gewinnt auf der Sunshine Ladies Tour – Sechsloch-Playoff als Saisonstart-Statement Patrick Reed dominiert die DP World Tour-Wochen: Punktejagd, Weltrangliste, Race-to-Dubai-Druck LIV Golf unter Flutlicht in Riad: Elvis Smylie vor Jon Rahm, Diskussion um Spielbedingungen und Akzeptanz Phoenix-Finale: Matsuyama vs. Gotterup, Fan-Interferenzen und warum Ruhe manchmal die Superkraft ist Mode-Debatte: Jason Day, Hoodies, Jeans – und was am Ende schlicht „funktional“ sein muss

Nuevo episodio de la Bola Provisional de Ten Golf con David Durán y Alejandro Rodríguez. Mucho análisis tras una semana con mucho golf de alto nivel. Hay que meterse a fondo con el estreno de LIV Golf, las sensaciones de Jon Rahm tras mucho tiempo sin competir, David Puig, la victoria de Elvis Smylie y algunos palos que nos han llegado y que merecen alguna respuesta.También, claro, la victoria muy grande de Gotterup en Phoenix frente a Scheffler y Matsuyama, la actuación de Brooks Koepka, nuestras predicciones absolutamente desafortunadas y la lectura más completa de lo que nos dejó Qatar con dos nombres propios: Patrick Reed y Ángel Ayora. Lo bueno y lo malo.También le dedicamos tiempo a darle una vuelta de tuerca a la gran 'revolución del golf' que aún está pendiente. Ponemos ejemplos y soluciones. ¿Se apuntan?Con la colaboración de PING y su nuevo driver G440K.

Nuevo episodio de la Bola Provisional de Ten Golf con David Durán y Alejandro Rodríguez. Mucho análisis tras una semana con mucho golf de alto nivel. Hay que meterse a fondo con el estreno de LIV Golf, las sensaciones de Jon Rahm tras mucho tiempo sin competir, David Puig, la victoria de Elvis Smylie y algunos palos que nos han llegado y que merecen alguna respuesta. También, claro, la victoria muy grande de Gotterup en Phoenix frente a Scheffler y Matsuyama, la actuación de Brooks Koepka, nuestras predicciones absolutamente desafortunadas y la lectura más completa de lo que nos dejó Qatar con dos nombres propios: Patrick Reed y Ángel Ayora. Lo bueno y lo malo. También le dedicamos tiempo a darle una vuelta de tuerca a la gran 'revolución del golf' que aún está pendiente. Ponemos ejemplos y soluciones. ¿Se apuntan? Con la colaboración de PING y su nuevo driver G440K.

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.

Is Bryson DeChambeau quietly setting up his exit from LIV Golf—or playing the smartest leverage game professional golf has ever seen? In this week's episode of The Golf Podcast, we dive into the latest controversy surrounding Bryson DeChambeau and his increasingly non-committal comments about the future of LIV Golf. With reports swirling about a potential $500 million contract extension, we break down whether Bryson is genuinely frustrated with LIV's shift to 72-hole events—or strategically applying pressure as negotiations heat up. We analyze his recent quotes in full, compare his stance to players who have firmly committed to LIV like Jon Rahm, and contrast that with high-profile departures, including Brooks Koepka, who has already begun the process of returning to the PGA Tour. We’ll also explore how leverage in professional golf appears to be shifting, what LIV's long-term strategy might be, and why Bryson's YouTube success and marketability play such a massive role in his value. Finally, we pose this week's big question: if you were Bryson, would you take a half-billion-dollar LIV deal or bet on a return to the PGA Tour?   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That's why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

After a break through January and a fantastic collection of holiday mini's, Nick and Mark are back today with a massive first pod of 2026! So much to discuss, we barely know where to start, so we've decided to just hook in and see where the chat goes.By the way, Nick has come back physically injured - or at least he was, and he's on the mend. Mark has come back emotionally injured due to an issue with his handicap. So both are tender. Dan's fine.We start with the big news a fortnight or so back about Brooks returning to the PGA, what it means, the impact of it, and Nick talks through the PGA 'Returning Member Programme' and what the criteria is. Mark discusses the rumoured offer that may have come, or may be coming, to Bryson - the numbers are mind-bending. Nick says that ironically, given they're not the best of friends, Brooks leaving has given Bryson huge leverage.Mark has gotten in trouble over the break and is not allowed to name his 'source' in the US of much of his rumour and scuttlebutt. He can still reveal said rumour and scuttlebutt, however he just can't name the source.....if you've been listening for a while you will know who that is. But....Mark has said that his mail is that whilst the PGA paid the fine that was on the table for Brooks, they also made the same offer to Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. The plot thickensWe discuss Elvis Smylie signing with LIV. Nick is good mates with Elvis and Mark wants to know if Nick knew it was coming and kept it from us. Nick is curious about the fine situation - Elvis has told Nick he'll be playing DPWT events, so who pays the fine? Particularly as LIV are now now longer paying Rahm and Hatton's fines. Mark estimates what he thinks Elvis has signed with LIV for. It's a boatload. On fines - Rory had some comments last week about them, and we have a listen to what he said....particularly in the context of The Presidents Cup.Back on Elvis - Mark says having no money concerns is likely to help Elvis' game. Nick disagrees and says often having that much cash can have the opposite effect on a player. Speaking of money. Scheffler has cracked $100 million PGA Tour earnings. Wow. And his stats from 2025 are exceptional, Nick runs through them. Mark raises The Australian Open date (again!), given the next couple of weeks is precisely the time that he feels it should be on, and he explains why he feels that way again, saying Golf Australia should be in a room with Brian Rolapp to organise it, at the very least make the effort to explore it.And we head to the turn by remembering last weeks Hostplus Guest pod with Peter Senior - huge feedback on it, it was a ripper. If you've not yet heard it then go back in the feed and listen or watch, it was a lot of fun. Particularly a certain story involving Spain. And we had a lot of minis over the break - if you were busy with family stuff or away, understandable, but worth catching up when you can - the majority are quite short and easy listens.After The Turn, for Betr, Nick lists the Top 5 things that were surprising to him over the break....unintentional, but there is a LIV lean to the Top 5 including a whack from both Nick and Mark for one particular thing that LIV did recently.Thanks to BMW - Mark's Touch of Class today is great, it's a young gun (18-years old!) from the US who did something amazing last week, he's got a bright future ahead of him, Mark explains what he did and why it was so impressive. Unfortunately Nick then takes the pod down a risky path putting our podcast license at risk.We get back on track with Hostplus' 'That's a Plus' for Golf, we've given that to Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA as an indication of the best players coming back together. And speaking of Hostplus, if you have a guest you'd like on the pod - let us know!Mark's talked a big game with the Masterclass today. Tip of the year, maybe of the century. You decide. And then Nick brings us home with the PING Global results , plenty to run through.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;And watchMynumbers and Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scottie Scheffler is one-for-one in 2026! Andy and Brendan return to recap yet another victory by the best player in the world, his 20th on the PGA Tour and first at The American Express in Palm Springs. Andy immediately wonders if Brendan and PJ regret "fading Scottie" by taking the under on 6.5 wins this year. Neither of them relent, but they do admit that the over is off to a hot start. Andy and Brendan highlight Scheffler's ability to win both birdie-fests and hard-fought events, as well as his ability to never hurt himself, putting pressure on those playing in the same group as him on Sunday. One such example was Blades Brown, the 18-year-old phenom who entered Sunday tied with Scottie in second place. He had one of the few over-par rounds on Sunday playing alongside the World No. 1, pushing the Korn Ferry Tour member out of the top ten with a t18 finish. In Dubai, Patrick Reed won again on the DP World Tour during some rainy coffee golf. Afterwards, he revealed that he's not currently signed with LIV for 2026 and is contemplating playing a DPWT schedule to try to earn a PGA Tour card for 2027. Andy and Brendan wonder whether he'll actually do this and give Reed some props for being a golf sicko and world player. Stew Cink continued his reign over the Champions Tour, winning the season opener in Hawaii. Adam Schupak wrote up an article detailing the struggles of Zinger, Papa, and Peter Jacobsen calling Champs Tour action from PGA Tour Studios, sending Andy and Brendan over the edge with how serious they were. Peter Jacobsen just wants to see if Tommy Two Gloves is using the same gloves every week, and he can't do that from inside the moat! To end the show, Brendan runs through the LIV Awards results, including Jon Rahm winning Clutch Player of the Year, as predicted by Andy on Thursday afternoon. Andy then slightly amends his northeast snow take from last week after hearing from many listeners. For those wondering, yes, there are plenty of Football Minutes within this episode as well!

We chat with former New York Met Jeff McNeil, who is teeing it up this week in the LPGA's Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Plus, Scottie Scheffler picks up his 20th (!) PGA Tour win, Jason Day nabs his 100th (!!) career top 10 and Jon Rahm claims a rather dubious award on LIV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some of the of things discussed on this Friday episode by a combination of Andy, Brendan, PJ, and KVV: Rory McIlroy's belief that Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton should just pay their DP World Tour fines Alejandro Tosti flying planes The Navy Pier Ferris Wheel New Mets ace Freddy Peralta The "Under the Influence" Award Bob MacIntyre's youth golf career Country music star Riley Green Comparing Angel Cabrera to Brooks Koepka Comparing Brooks Koepka to Eli Manning The TGL hole "Cenote" Scottie Scheffler's lack of "fire emoji" on the PGA Tour app Colin Montgomerie's 17th hole on Sunday of the 2006 U.S. Open Jeremy Schaap The 2010 Billboard No. 1 hit "Break Your Heart" by Taio Cruz (ft. Ludacris) Champaign, Illinois "Hoop Dreams" Kevin Kisner's ball speed Garrett Popcorn of Chicago TGL Power Rankings Virtual Bob Parsons Enjoy, and stay safe if you're in the path of snow this weekend! Join us in Chicagoland for an SGS Live Show on Thursday, February 12! We'll be hanging out at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois for a night of Q&A, Champs Tour Minute, and plenty of Bears chatter. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-shotgun-start-space-tickets/14054084?pl=space⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more details.

0:00: The guys co-hosted "Golf Today" to rousing reviews (we think)03:00: Rory McIlroy says Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton need to simply pay their seven-figure fines to maintain Ryder Cup eligibility10:00: Rory on reunification and a schedule that works for him23:00: Why would rising star Michael La Sasso give up so much for LIV?35:00: Breaking down Scottie Scheffler's 2026 debut40:00: Will Zalatoris comeback tour begins now  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Barrera is known as the "Calm Voice in Golf." A golfer on a journey of his own, he has taken to counseling, mentoring and teaching aspirant golfers (of all skill levels) the virtues and advantages of a sound and productive mental game. Known on social media as "MentalCaddy" Jason joins OntheMark to share his journey in golf, and teach you a few key mental skills that are guaranteed to advance your play and performance. Among various mental game topics he delves into: Thoughts driving Behavior and Thoughts becoming Feelings Emotional Neutrality Protecting your Energy Skills to Manage Poor Performance Killer Instinct Training Worry vs Care, and Learning how to Detach yourself from Results. As Jason "caddys" for you, he equips you with insights and his calm demeanor to handle any and every mental challenge golf will throw at you.  And he teaches you the Samurai skill of "expecting nothing and preparing for everything." This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

El día de hoy tendremos un programa muy interesante sobre todo lo que está aconteciendo en el mundo de LIV, el regreso de Brooks Koepka a la PGA, las condiciones que puso la PGA para el posible regreso del español Jon Rahm, el estadounidense Bryson DeChambeau y del australiano Cameron Smith y mucho más. Acompáñanos una vez más en esta emisión, con nuestras secciones de “Pregúntale al Pro” y “Reglas del Golf”. Si te gusta lo que hacemos, síguenos y regálanos 5 estrellas.

Send us a textDan is away getting his reggae on in Mexico, so the crew calls up a heavy hitter from the bullpen: Mike from Beautiful Golf Courses joins Matt, Joe, and Jeremy for a packed episode.The guys dive immediately into the biggest news in golf: Brooks Koepka is officially back on the PGA Tour. We break down the strategic timing, the specific parameters that allowed his return (and seemingly excluded Phil Mickelson), and what this means for Bryson DeChambeau, Cam Smith, and the future sustainability of LIV Golf.Later, the conversation shifts to "Experiential Golf." Mike and the guys discuss why difficult-to-reach courses like Landman, Dismal River, and Gamble Sands are worth the journey. We debate if the hype is real, the logistics of booking tee times, and why the "hang" is just as important as the golf.In this episode, we cover:The Return of Brooks: Analyzing Brooks' statement, the financial penalties, and why the PGA Tour needs Bryson back next.LIV Golf Status: Is the league on the verge of folding, or will it evolve into something else?.Game Time: Matt hosts a round of "LIV Golfer or Southern Nevada Amateur?".Matt's Road to Recovery: Matt announces his official date for total knee replacement surgery and his goal to be ready for the team trip to Landman.Scotty Cameron Pilgrimage: Jeremy recaps his first-ever trip to the Scotty Cameron Gallery in Encinitas and the process of buying a Circle T.Wisconsin Lore: A strange detour into Green Bay fandom, cheese, and Wisconsin's surprisingly dark true crime history.Course Reviews: Thoughts on Coyote Springs (and the Bob Does Sports episode), Prairie Club, and Sand Valley.Mentioned in this episode:Vegas Golf Network: The season is starting soon! Visit VegasGolfNetwork.com to sign up.New Merch: Check out the new "Evolution" mug and T-shirts on the website.Precision Pro: Coming soon to the show.Callaway Golf: Look out for the new Quantum line releasing this Friday.Sponsors:Garsen Golf: Use code daylight15 at checkout for 15% off.Support the Show: Enjoying the content? Join CDP Premium for access to after-shows and exclusive future episodes.Support the showSpecial thank goes out to our show sponsors:

Brooks Koepka is back, and so is Fairway Rollin'! House and Nathan return to discuss Brooks coming back to the PGA Tour, what the future of LIV will look like, and make their predictions for the 2026 PGA Tour! (00:00) Welcome to Fairway Rollin'!(01:55) Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour(10:25) What's next for Bryson DeChambeau and LIV Golf?(25:10) Jon Rahm's relationship with LIV Golf(31:20) 2026 PGA Tour Preview(33:00) Players most likely to be first-time major winners(41:00) Players that are ready to make the leap this year(49:20) Over/under 5.5 wins for Scottie Scheffler this season?(52:10) Over/under 2.5 wins for Rory McIlroy this season?(53:00) Don't call it a comeback!(1:01:40) Best season: Theegala, Clark, Fowler, or Homa?(1:08:20) Previewing the Sony Open in Hawaii Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardProducers: Tucker Tashjian and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00: What Tour players and #sources are saying about the Brooks Koepka return08:00: Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm pledge their fealty to LIV ... for now?17:00: Bryson as a career YouTube golfer and the looming Feb. 2 "deadline"23:00: Real PGA Tour golf is back! What to watch for at what might be the final Sony Open Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour—and the penalties and deadline in this new returning member policy could reshape the future of LIV Golf. In this week's episode of The Golf Podcast we'll break down the PGA Tour's brand-new Returning Member Program and ask the big question: is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf? With Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour immediately, we unpack the penalties that came with the deal—starting with a reported $5 million charitable donation, five years of ineligibility for the PGA Tour equity program, and even being ineligible for the 2026 FedEx Cup bonus (even if he wins it). We also explain the program's eligibility rules—a major (or THE PLAYERS) win since 2022 and at least two years away—which narrows the door to a select few names like Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cam Smith, plus a hard application deadline of February 2. We react to your poll results, debate the “optics” of players paying a price to come back, and discuss why the PGA Tour structured the policy to protect current members (including minimum event requirements and field considerations).   Listen to This Week's Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week's Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That's why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

Brooks Koepka is officially back on the PGA Tour, and the ripple effects could reshape the future of professional golf. With the new Returning Member Program creating a pathway for players like Jon Rahm, Cameron Smith, and Bryson DeChambeau to return, Gary Williams breaks down what this means for both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf moving forward.Gary is joined by Gabby Herzig of The Athletic and Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal to examine how Koepka's return could influence player movement, Tour strategy, and the competitive balance between the PGA Tour and LIV — and what this moment signals for the next chapter of the professional game.Gary also talks with Jones Cup champion and SMU standout William Sides to discuss his performance at Sea Island, his path through amateur golf, and even his choice of headwear as he continues to rise in the game.5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM (Channel 92) 0:00 - 7:15 Opening thoughts on Brooks Koepka's Return7:24 - 20:41 Gabby Herzig21:49 - 31:35 William Sides32:26 - 44:02 Josh Carpenter

We're joined by PGA Tour winner Keith Mitchell, who participated in the Tito's Shorties Classic, airing on YouTube January 13. He tells us what it's been like becoming a (golf) fashion icon and why YouTube golf is here to stay. Plus, we discuss the massive Brooks Koepka news and make our picks for the season-opener in Hawaii. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00: What you need to know about the Tour's massive announcement Monday09:00: What does Koepka's new path mean for Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith?18:00: Brian Rolapp is making clear: This ain't your daddy's PGA Tour24:00: What will be the fan reaction to Koepka's return at Torrey and beyond?29:00: We'll be back Wednesday for more reaction and a Sony Open preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The final Smylie Show of 2025 is here — and there's a LOT to unpack. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the biggest golf storylines of the year, starting with the shocking news that Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf, what that means for the league, and how it impacts players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm moving forward. We dive into: What Brooks' exit really means Whether Bryson could eventually leave LIV How the PGA Tour might handle players returning The future of LIV Golf as a product And the ripple effects across professional golf Then, we close out the year with a fun 2025 Year-in-Review game, debating the biggest moments in golf — from Rory McIlroy's grand slam, to the Internet Invitational, to some hilarious TGL bloopers involving Tiger Woods. A mix of serious golf analysis, hot takes, and classic Smylie–Charlie banter to close out the year.

The holidays are over and the energy is hitting a boiling point in the Valley! On today's The Valley Verdict, we catch you up on everything you missed during our hiatus, from a dominant Suns run to a coaching manifesto that set the internet on fire.In this episode:The 2-Minute Warning: We hit the ground running with a rapid-fire recap of the last 12 days. From Moe Odum's floor generalship at Pauley Pavilion to Mark Williams anchoring the paint at Mortgage Matchup Arena, we catch you up on the 4-1 Suns streak and the grit of ASU Hoops.The Villain's Billboard: We react to the wild billboard spotted in Phoenix featuring Dillon Brooks vs. Luka Dončić. Is this officially "The Villain's" team now? We dive into the marketing shift and why the Valley is embracing the chaos.Dillingham's $20M Demand: We break down the massive news of Kenny Dillingham's extension and his unfiltered message to the Valley's elite. We feature his viral call-out to "rich dudes" like Phil Mickelson and Jon Rahm, asking: "Are you telling me that there's not somebody out there that can stroke a 20 million dollar check?!"The "GM" of ASU: Dillingham speaks on the evolution of the program and the importance of Josh Omura officially stepping into the role of "General Manager" for ASU Football.The Michigan Truth: We put the rumors to bed as Kenny addresses the speculation head-on, clarifying that an offer from Michigan never even existed.Sun Bowl Prep: We wrap up with the latest from El Paso as Jake Fette joins the Sun Devils for practice ahead of the showdown with Duke, featuring insights from Marcus Arroyo and Brian Ward.Don't miss our full breakdown of the $20 million challenge and what The Villain era means for the Suns' identity! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

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Brad Dalke and Ryan Lavner joined today's show with host Gary Williams. Dalke is part of Good Good Golf and he talked about how he got into YouTube golf and how much fun he is having again. He also talked about some of the players he played with that he knew would become top players in Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler. Finally Dalke talked about how he is excited to be a part of the renewed Big Break show. Lavner follows the golf stories throughout the year and talked about Rory McIlroy's win at the Masters, the Ryder Cup “moment”, Scheffler and the big year he expects from Jon Rahm.

This Friday episode brings a game of Quote Roulette and the conclusion of the first-ever "Draft Week" to start your weekend. Brendan is ready to skip forward to Sunday afternoon's big Jets-Browns tilt at MetLife Stadium with rumors swirling that he may meet up with PJ to watch the game in-person. Andy and Brendan run through the early leaderboards for the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship and World Wide Technology Championship before diving into press conference clippings from around the world. Rory McIlroy wasn't impressed by LIV's move to 72 holes and doesn't think they'll be getting too many OWGR points as things currently stand. Lee Westwood took exception to these remarks by the Masters champion, saying that Rory may change his mind next week on whatever he said anyway. Westy believes that the LIV fans are the biggest winners of this "innovation" as they'll be seeing an extra day of golf! Paul McGinley spoke to Bunkered about the impending DP World Tour fine decision on players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. McGinley believes there are larger things at play for the future of the DP World Tour's existence and acknowledges that making Ryder Cup players be members is one of few cards the Euro circuit has left. Perhaps most importantly, there was some late-night beef between Joe Mayo and the Short Game Chef on Instagram on Wednesday night. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Mayo started a grease fire in the Chef's kitchen, airing out some past texts and conversations and calling out the Chef's teachings. Andy and Brendan are giddy about this long-winded IG caption and lose it when Joseph LaMagna joins in to share a comment about "extra Mayo." Lastly, the President of the PGA of America spoke to the 31,000 or 34,000 or 37,000 members this week and apologized for "harming the association" in past months. We play the audio of this apology and have added it to the soundboard. "Draft Week" wraps up with a double whammy and a new guest: Joseph joins Andy, Brendan, and PJ to draft 2026 Pro Golf Venues AND the best players in the world age 28-and-younger.

On todays' pod the boys react to the unfortunate news of Tiger Woods undergoing another back surgery, discussing the potential implications for his future. They then shift gears and react to the recent clip where PGA President Don Rea delivered an unexpected rendition of Eminem's Lose Yourself. As always they discuss much more, including Jerry Jones and the business of sports, Xander Schauffele's impressive victory in Japan, and brands that they cannot live without. 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Tiger has another back surgery 15:50 - Why is Tiger so injury prone? 34:50 - PGA president raps Lose Yourself at Ryder Cup 47:50 - Jerry Jones & the business side of sports 1:06:50 - Xander Schauffele wins Baycurrent Classic 1:14:30 - Brands we cannot live without 1:19:25 - Golf & society in Japan 1:30:15 - Jon Rahm taking three months off 1:31:40 - Alistair Docherty update 1:35:05 - Foreman scrable vs. Dallas StarsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod