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Activists are trying to reduce the cap on rent increases. More UW students have had their visas rescinded. There was a massive ICE raid in one of New York’s most crime-ridden neighborhoods. // LongForm: GUEST: Guy Benson on Democrats’ tripling down on Kilmar Abrego Garcia for some reason, and the progressive infighting tearing the Democratic party apart. // Quick Hit: LIV Golf has hired the former marketing executive for Bud Light that destroyed their brand. A momentous ruling on transgenderism out of the UK. A California girl gets emotional at a school board meeting after sharing her traumatic experience of sharing a locker room with a man.

In this episode of The Wealthy Way podcast, we sit down with Lance Reader, the CEO of Krank Golf, to talk about all things golf, business, and innovation! Lance shares his incredible journey from the early days of Krank Golf to becoming a leader in driver technology. Whether you're a golf enthusiast or an entrepreneur looking for inspiration, there's something in this conversation for you!We dive deep into topics like:How Lance got into golf and built Krank Golf from the ground upThe secrets behind their longest-hitting drivers and why shaft design mattersA look at how top golfers like Bryson DeChambeau have used Krank driversThe impact of LIV Golf and how it's changing the gamePlus, we talk about what it's like being a busy entrepreneur, balancing family, faith, health, and running a business. Lance shares his big-picture vision for Krank Golf and how he's pushing the boundaries in the world of golf equipment.Whether you're looking to grow your business or just want to hear an inspiring story, this episode is packed with great advice and insights!Get access to our real estate community, coaching, courses, and events at Wealthy University https://www.wealthyuniversity.com/Join our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://www.wealthykingdom.com/ If you want to level up, text me at 725-527-7783!--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generat...

Masters 2025 MegaRecap Pod | Rory's Career Grand Slam | Rory Scottie Style | LIV Golf's Nail in the Coffin | RBC Heritage Preview | The White Lotus Season 3 RecapThe Birdies & Bourbon team is heading to Hilton Head Island, SC this week for the 2025 RBC Heritage tournament. We discuss in detail the best picks, sleepers and more. Did Rory McIlroy just win 2025 Player of the Year as well as the Career Grand Slam? What happened to Augusta Elbow? Can he win the Calendar Grand Slam this year? What are the odds on that? Is this the nail in the coffin for LIV Golf? What happened to all of the fat cats on LIV Golf? Was Cal right, is Jon Rahm old news? Will Rory have a Scottie style season? What does the Champions Dinner consist of next year? Will we start to see LIV Golf players Start to defect back to the PGA Tour? Should Jay Monahan get a raise? Did Reebok just take a step backward? What are the odds on Justin Rose for T2 at the PGA? This wasn't like Rory playing with Shane Lowry in a playoff, but was it like he was playing with Zach Johnson?Vanessa Trump is Tiger Wood's date night instead of Champions Dinner? What does this mean for his image. Cal is still in on The White Lotus as we discuss the Season 3 recap.Apparel for the show provided by turtleson. Be sure to check them out online for the new season lineup at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://turtleson.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to Fantasy National Golf Club for providing the stat engine for the show. They can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantasynational.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Neat Glass. Be sure to check out The Neat Glass online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠theneatglass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Instagram @theneatglass for an improved experience and use discount code: bb10 to receive your Birdies & Bourbon discount. Thank you for taking the time listen to the Birdies & Bourbon Show for all things PGA Tour, golf, gear, bourbon and mixology. Dan & Cal aim to bring you entertaining and informative episodes weekly. Please help spread the word on the podcast and tell a friend about the show. You can also help by leaving an 5-Star iTunes review. We love to hear the feedback and support! Cheers. Follow on Twitter & Instagram (@birdies_bourbon)

Rory McIlroy finally did it. Alex and Michael look back at the incredible week from Augusta National, including on-site reporting from a friend of the podcast.The LPGA has their final tune-up ahead of the Chevron Championship next week.The Olympics are finally doing what we've all been asking for: a mixed team event at the next Summer Games!Hilton Head hosts the PGA Tour next for the RBC Heritage, where Scottie Scheffler looks to defend.Alex enjoyed a weekend in Austin TX, and catching up with Johnny from Austin's own Caddy Issues. Plus, Michael shares an unfortunate turn of events.In Tuned In, Michael is looking for recommendations, while Alex is wondering how we'll be making showers "great again."The NBA Playoffs tip off this week, and Alex ponders how it'll play out for his Celtics.The MLB season rolls on, and the NL is dominating everything.In the NHL, there's a new all-time goals leader, and this season/s Stanley Cup Playoffs will be missing something it's never been without before.As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex enjoys some Masters Classics, while Michael celebrates Passover. Support our friends!Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4DtListen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.comSupport the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ

4/14/25 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to Rory McIlroy capturing golf's career grand slam with his thrilling sudden-death playoff Masters win over Justin Rose.   Bestselling golf writer Alan Shipnuck and Rich discuss Rory's 11-year rollercoaster of a journey to finally winning the Masters' coveted green jacket, if he can go on a run and win the next PGA Championship, US Open, and Open Championship, and the lost opportunity for Bryson DeChambeau and LIV Golf in his shortcomings at Augusta National this year.   The guys react to the Suns firing head coach Mike Budenholzer and debate the longshot odds Dan Hurley would leave UConn to move to Phoenix.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Masters 2025 MegaRecap Pod | Rory's Career Grand Slam | Rory Scottie Style | LIV Golf's Nail in the Coffin| The White Lotus Season 3 RecapThe Birdies & Bourbon team is heading to Hilton Head Island, SC this week for the 2025 RBC Heritage tournament. We discuss in detail the best picks, sleepers and more. Did Rory McIlroy just win 2025 Player of the Year as well as the Career Grand Slam? What happened to Augusta Elbow? Can he win the Calendar Grand Slam this year? What are the odds on that? Is this the nail in the coffin for LIV Golf? What happened to all of the fat cats on LIV Golf? Was Cal right, is Jon Rahm old news? Will Rory have a Scottie style season? What does the Champions Dinner consist of next year? Will we start to see LIV Golf players Start to defect back to the PGA Tour? Should Jay Monahan get a raise? Did Reebok just take a step backward? What are the odds on Justin Rose for T2 at the PGA? This wasn't like Rory playing with Shane Lowry in a playoff, but was it like he was playing with Zach Johnson?Vanessa Trump is Tiger Wood's date night instead of Champions Dinner? What does this mean for his image. Cal is still in on The White Lotus as we discuss the Season 3 recap.Apparel for the show provided by turtleson. Be sure to check them out online for the new season lineup at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://turtleson.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to Fantasy National Golf Club for providing the stat engine for the show. They can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantasynational.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Neat Glass. Be sure to check out The Neat Glass online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠theneatglass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Instagram @theneatglass for an improved experience and use discount code: bb10 to receive your Birdies & Bourbon discount. Thank you for taking the time listen to the Birdies & Bourbon Show for all things PGA Tour, golf, gear, bourbon and mixology. Dan & Cal aim to bring you entertaining and informative episodes weekly. Please help spread the word on the podcast and tell a friend about the show. You can also help by leaving an 5-Star iTunes review. We love to hear the feedback and support! Cheers. Follow on Twitter & Instagram (@birdies_bourbon)

This month we tackle the coach firings in the lead-up to the NBA playoffs, the wrestling match known as the NCAA basketball final, and the roller-coaster, emotional win of Rory McIlroy at the Masters Tournament. 

After Gator said he is hate-watching the LIV Golf guys in the Masters, Valenti wonders if you're doing the same.

The guys take your calls on the LIV Golf question.

Just in time for Masters week! Join us on this week's episode of the Centered on Buffalo Podcast as host Eric Wood sits down with Nick Stubbe, better known as Fat Perez, a Buffalo Bills fan and one of the most popular golfers on the planet. As part of the Bob Does Sports crew, FP brings his larger-than-life personality to the mic, sharing stories from the fairway and beyond. They will catch up on his recent golf match with NFL stars  Josh Allen, Kyle Allen, and Sam Darnold, break down Josh Allen's golf game, and hear about FP's recent rounds with country star Luke Combs and LIV Golf's Cam Smith.  Sponsored by:  Waterboy Recover properly with @waterboy and get 20% off at www.waterboy.com/EWOOD with code: EWOOD at checkout Dan-O's Seasoning Follow Dan-O's Seasoning on Social @danosseasoning  www.danosseasoning.com Follow Centered on Buffalo on social @thebuffalopod Apparel: Bluecheesemafia.com

Bud Light marketing murderer has sights set on LIV Golf as a merger with the PGA moves further and further away on Masters week, OutKick Founder Clay Travis, & #PrimaryComplaint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Golf Analyst Brad Faxon joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy's approach on the course, the putting skill set and winning at Augusta National, Scottie Scheffler's successful style, the LIV Golf players, the Canadian's performance and more.

TSN Host James Duthie joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the sports world, the storylines for the Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy's quest for a win, the Canadian contingent, Scottie Scheffler looking for another green jacket, LIV Golf players in the tournament, the course changes for Augusta National and more.

What's it really like being a PGA Tour player during Golf Masters Week?In this episode of Golf Underground, PGA Tour pro Justin Lower takes you behind the scenes of one of golf's biggest weeks. The golf Masters Tournament is one of the four men's major championships in professional golf, kicking off the season each April. Justin shares the mental and physical grind of tour life, the prep that separates winners, and what really goes down during this iconic tournament. George Brett drops bombs (both on and off the tee), while Wade, Wardo, and Sully bring the locker room laughs. From taping your mouth shut mid-tournament to TrackMan obsessions and LIV Golf hot takes—this episode is a must-listen.Tune in and get a peek at the underground side of pro golf!Must-Hear Insights and Key MomentsJustin Lower opens up about the mental grind of tour life and how four weeks on the road is his breaking point.George Brett breaks the rules and the room with his no-divot, no-bad-lie golf philosophy.The crew dives into whether Rory McIlroy still belongs in the "Big Three" if he can't close at Augusta.Wade drops the wild story of a pro taping his mouth shut during a tournament to keep focused.Justin shares how top players separate themselves through elite preparation—not talent.A deep dive into TrackMan and how Lower uses it for real-world simulation, not just stats.LIV Golf gets real talk—Less animosity than you'd think, but big unknowns still loom.A hilarious Masters trivia showdown turns into a trash-talking, medal-winning moment for George Brett.Justin relives his epic Sawgrass drop-zone shot, a go-to practice move he finally pulled off under pressure.Final Masters picks are dropped—with surprising dark horses and bold predictions from every host.Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode"The best players make adjustments, not excuses." – Brian Sullivan"Mentally, it's a grind out here—and the scoreboard doesn't show that." – Justin Lower"I don't play out of divots. I play golf to have fun, not suffer." – George Brett"Grinding to make a cut is ten times harder than finishing last." – Wade Binfield"You either show up ready, or you get exposed. That's pro golf." – Justin Lower"Rory's playing his best golf—but Augusta brings out the ghosts." – Justin Lower"There's Tour A and Tour B… and I'm dragging five bags through airports on Tour B." – Justin Lower"We all think we can win ten times a year—then reality smacks you in the face." – Justin Lower"I saw the shot, dropped it, and said screw it—let's hit the punch." – Justin Lower"If you're riding the emotional rollercoaster out here, you're toast by September." – Wade BinfieldAbout JustinJustin Lower, Malone University's most decorated men's golfer, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. A 4x NAIA All-American and 4x NCCAA All-American, Lower racked up 16 tournament wins, including a career-low 64, which still stands as a Malone record. His 71.0 season scoring average in 2011 is the best in school history. Lower's career includes prestigious honors such as the Arnold Palmer NAIA Medalist, Jack Nicklaus NAIA MVP, and David Toms GCAA Award. After earning a degree in sports management, he secured his PGA TOUR card with a 15th-place finish at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship in 2021. Currently, he lives in Uniontown with his wife Janise and dog Darby.Follow Justin LowerInstagramLinkedInXFollow ‘Golf Underground with Wardo, Sully, and George'⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Instagram

The SMQB's crew kick off this episode with Moose as a special guest and NHL resident expert, discussing Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's "unbreakable" NHL goal-scoring record, debating Ovi's place in hockey history and other sports records that might never fall. They celebrated Florida's surprising NCAA basketball championship despite having no top-100 recruits, while also giving props to UConn women for their dominant 12th title.They also dove into the upcoming Masters tournament, noting it feels less exciting this year without Tiger and with LIV Golf's impact. They broke down the major NCAA legal settlement that will create a $20.5 million salary cap per school with 75% going to football. They wrap up with their "Punchable Face" segment criticizing women's championship games being relegated to afternoon TV slots, and "Buzzer Beater" and updates on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s massive contract.

Golf expert Whit Watson joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to look ahead to The Masters this week including Rory McIlroy's chances, Scottie Scheffler, if it will be a first time major win for someone else in the field, and the dynamics with PGA and LIV Golf.

In this episode, we kick off with the 2025 Masters Special and a shoutout to Devereux Golf. Matt Cook discusses his chipping yips and Buttsy's Masters traditions. We explore Tiger Woods' absence and rumors, announce a live event at Goldwater Brewery, and highlight top Masters moments. A recap of Tiger's 2019 win and Spieth's performances leads to an Augusta National course breakdown. We cover 2025 Masters betting odds, player picks, and a TGL vs. LIV Golf prediction. Discussions include Jon Rahm, Buttsy's new look, Phil Mickelson, Will Zalatoris' potential, and left-handed players at Augusta. We wrap up with sponsor shoutouts and upcoming events.

Bob Casper joined DJ & PK to talk about The Masters and conduct their first draft of the major season. 

As the Masters begins, Gio discussed his betting plans and intriguing tournament angles, along with the potential PGA/LIV merger. Jerry's final update covered the Mets' 2-0 win over the Marlins (Soto's RBI, 5th straight win, Lindor's 1500th hit), the Yankees' cold loss (Rodon's HR comment), and Ohtani/Dodgers' White House visit with Trump. Sam Rosen's call signaled the Rangers' season's end. The Moment of the Day was Jerry's awkward Boomer impression. The show concluded with Gio and Eddie reminiscing about a mistaken Zoom call and an awkward interview with Chris Russo and Serena Williams.

LIV Golf "The Duels" and the PGA TOUR's Creator Classic were both wildly popular, but the question is whether or not golf's most famous YouTubers can move the needle and save professional golf from its deep divide?   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

Nick Haslam, Executive Tournament Director of LIV Golf Adelaide, shares insights from the first few years of LIV Golf in Adelaide.  In this episode, we discuss the future of sports event management and marketing in a rapidly evolving landscape. This is a great listen for sports marketers, event organisers, and industry professionals in sports entertainment. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/nick-haslam-liv-golf-adelaide/

Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River. Hacksaw is on the road, but we are pulling off a bi-coastal podcast to bring you Sports Talk the way it should be! We discuss the NCAA championship game between Houston-Duke, the semi-finals, and UConn's women's championship. Plus, more late breaking hoops news in New Mexico, Virginia, and Memphis. We talk all things Padres and Dodgers, plus breaking news from the Pirates, Reds, Red Sox and Blue Jays. Chargers and Raiders make big QB decisions, and the Cowboys admit they need to change. Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretsky's NHL record. Plus, LIV Golf, ESPN, San Diego FC, Sacramento State, and IndyCar. Country roads, take me home, To the place I belong, West Virginia, mountain mama, Take me home, country roads. Got a question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, April 7, 2025. 1)...MONDAY NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME...CAN YOU BELIEVE WHO PLAYS? "UH-FLA...COME FROM BEHIND WINS"   2)...NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNEY...LIFE BACK TO NORMAL "GENO = JOHN WOODEN"   3)...COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK – NEW MEXICO, VIRGINIA "TRANSFER PORTAL BUSY"   4)...NBA NOTES, MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES/JA MORANT "NBA-VS-JA MORANT"   5)...PADRES-DODGERS...WEEKEND "FRIARS-BLUE HEADLINES"   6)...MLB NOTES…  RED SOX/PIRATES/REDS/BLUEJAYS "TURMOIL ON WEEKEND" =========== (HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER) ============ 7)...CHARGERS-RAIDERS...QB NEWS "QB-PAY DAYS"   8)...DALLAS COWBOYS OWNER SOUNDS OFF, JERRY JONES "WE MUST CHANGE"   9)...NHL-RECORD SETTING WEEKEND - WASHINGTON CAPITALS/ALEX "OVI CATCHES GRETZKY"   10)...NAMES IN THE NEWS "SPORTS WIRE STORIES"   ESPN LIV SDFC SACRAMENTO STATE INDY CAR ================   #nfl #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #MLB #redsox #bluejays #athletics #phillies #cubs #reds #pirates #dodgers #padres #giants #NICKPIVETTA #DODGERS #tylerglasnow #shoheiohtani #ippeimizuhara #rokisasaki #blakesnell #KYLETUCKER #nil #transferportal #ncaa #sandiegostate #UCSD #ericolen #NEWMEXICO #UCONN #SOUTHCAROLINA #VIRGINIA #FLORIDA #HOUSTON #kelvinsampson #dawnstaley #justinherbert #TREYLANCE #JERRYJONES #nhl #CAPITALS #KINGS #OILERS #alexovechkin #waynegretzky #grizzlies #jamorant #wnba #caitlinclark #JUJUWATKINS #PAIGEBEUCKERS #indycar #sdfc #SANDIEGOFC #chuckylozano #livgolf #brookskoepka #espn #donaldtrump   Be sure to share this episode with a friend!   ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports   FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9   TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090   TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton   INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/   MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com     To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

It's Masters Week! Listen to The Todd and Chris talk about this week and our picks. Todd has a pop quiz for Chris. The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have had some recent news from the negotiations. Listen to Todd's latest news about Tiger Woods.

The Valero Texas Open had winds, winds, and more winds, and 2023 British Open Champ Brian Harmon finally returned to the winner's circle.The Korn Ferry Tour was in Savannah for the Club Car Championship, but the real story was Ryan McCormick who taped his mouth shut for his Friday round.The PGA TOUR and PIF have been at it forever, and seem to be getting close to a deal. But news broke of a rejected offer of investment from PIF with one little caveat that is still the sticking point.The LPGA still has a match play event on their schedule, the T-Mobile Match Play, which gave us a champion who hasn't been in the winner's circle in a long time.Former Master's Champion Angel Cabrera, and veteran of the Argentinean prison system, just made the field of the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, and took full advantage by cruising to victory, just in time for his return to Augusta National.The first major of the year kicks off in Augusta, GA at The Masters as the world's best vie for the coveted Green Jacket. Alex and Michael look at the field and Alex shares his very hot take on the betting odds.In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of the meme-able film "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," while Alex shares his thoughts on "White Lotus" season 3 and the upcoming Fyre Festival.This week's guest is Nicholas Callaway, who chats with Alex about the new memoir he edited about his father, Ely Callaway, the founder of Callaway Golf. Nicholas shares stories from the book, like how Ely founded the brand in his 60s, and how AI is being used to recreate Ely's voice for the audio book version.The NCAA Women's Basketball Champions are the UCONN Huskies... again. While all the eyes keep going to the men's powerhouses of Duke and UNC, Michael reminds us that that school in the middle of Connecticut just keeps winning National Titles, year after year.Baseball season is in full swing after two weeks, but is it too soon to jump to conclusions?As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, they dive into Blake Lively's poorly executed bakery visit in Connecticut. Support our friends!Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4DtListen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.comSupport the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ

Tom & Matt recap the LIV Golf Miami, and give their final picks for the Masters. As ever we highly recommend you check out Tour-Tips.com for all the relevant statistics required to make informed selections each week. Check out www.tour-tips.com for all subscription categories and rates.

On this very special episode of BYABushwood, the whole gang is back together to preview The Masters! Who do you like to put on a green jacket this weekend?  Tell us on FB, IG, and X!  Also, say hi to Brock White on X and go buy lots of BYABushwood gear from the BYAPN SHOP!

Ovechkin broke Gretzky's goal record at UBS Arena. The Mets swept the Blue Jays, while Guerrero Jr. signed a huge deal, ruling out a Mets move. The Yankees beat the Pirates in their series. The Knicks defeated the Suns, led by Anunoby's strong performance. UCONN women won the NCAA tournament, and Nantz teared up as Houston beat Duke. Radio clips highlighted Ovechkin's record-breaking moment and Gretzky's reaction. The segment concluded with a discussion of the upcoming Masters, including the LIV/PGA situation.

Alex and CP chat with legendary caddie Steve Williams, who was on the bag for 13 of Tiger Woods' 15 major championships. Williams' new book, “Together We Roared,” which he co-wrote with Evin Priest, details his epic 12-year run with the greatest golfer of all time, featuring numerous never-before-heard stories. We heard a sampling of some of the best ones from Williams himself. Plus, we recap the Valero, LIV Miami, the ANWA and make our early picks for the Masters.

Masters 2025 MegaPod | Brian Harman Wins Valero | Dive Bar Scottie is Back for Augusta? | LIV Golf Masters Chances | The White Lotus Season 3 The Birdies & Bourbon team is heading to Augusta, GA this week for the 2025 Masters Tournament. We discuss in detail the best picks, sleepers and more. Who is the hottest golfer in the world right now? Is Rory McIlroy ready to complete the career grand slam? Is Augusta Elbow the new Tennis Elbow? Is it Viktor Hovland? Is Justin Thomas ready to take the green jacket? Joaquin Niemann the best in the world? Notable names not in yet for the Masters in Augusta, GA: Rickie Fowler, Lee Hodges, Luke List, Si Woo Kim, Abraham Ancer. There is a lot riding on the line for the Valero this week. Vanessa Trump is Tiger Wood's new girlfriend? What does this mean for his image. Will Kai be on the LPGA Tour? When they get married will Tiger take her last name. Will we see Tiger Trump in the future?Cal is still in on The White Lotus Season 3. The scene of scenes this season made him think how does someone write this? As we close in on the remaining episodes this season, will it continue to get intense?Apparel for the show provided by turtleson. Be sure to check them out online for the new season lineup at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://turtleson.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to Fantasy National Golf Club for providing the stat engine for the show. They can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantasynational.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Neat Glass. Be sure to check out The Neat Glass online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠theneatglass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Instagram @theneatglass for an improved experience and use discount code: bb10 to receive your Birdies & Bourbon discount. Thank you for taking the time listen to the Birdies & Bourbon Show for all things PGA Tour, golf, gear, bourbon and mixology. Dan & Cal aim to bring you entertaining and informative episodes weekly. Please help spread the word on the podcast and tell a friend about the show. You can also help by leaving an 5-Star iTunes review. We love to hear the feedback and support! Cheers. Follow on Twitter & Instagram (@birdies_bourbon)

It's MASTERS WEEK, and we're diving into everything we love about the best week in golf! From our favorite Masters traditions to how we set up the perfect viewing experience, this is the ultimate golf fan's dream. Plus, LIV Golf is sending 12 players to Augusta—can any of them actually win? Kyle also finally cracked the code on how to watch LIV Golf properly. And don't miss Kyle's incredible story about putting on a putting clinic in front of Blayne Barber with his new Circle T Putter. Let's talk all things Masters! #TheMasters #GolfPodcast #LIVGolf #PGA #Augusta #MastersWeek #GolfLife #GolfLover

The 19th Hole Podcast is back with your host Ashley Ryan and co-host Alex Mroz. Our first episode of the 2025 season covers:Tiger's latest injury and comeback possibilitiesthe emergence of TGL &  Full Swing season 3Which LIV Golfer is due for a Major breakout?Should you pick anyone other than Scheffler or Rory?Rory's "injury" and more!

The Fifteenth Club, live from Dirty Martin's Place in Austin, Texas with hosts Ed Clements, Scotty Sayers and Ben Clements.   Guest on our Masters Preview show is legendary Augusta caddie, Carl Jackson. 

The PGA TOUR just rejected a massive $1.5 billion dollar deal proposal from LIV Golf, leaving many golf fans wondering, where do we go from here?   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

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And if this is too big of a commitment, I'm always thankful for a simple cup of coffee.]You may have missed it in the chaos of our current news environment, but this week, the bodies of four American soldiers were pulled out of a peat bog—basically a swamp—in Lithuania about a week after they went missing there while on a training mission.Last week, while a search was still underway for the missing soldiers, Trump was asked in the Oval Office by a reporter about the unfolding crisis and he responded that he didn't know anything about it.Yesterday, the bodies of the four soldiers arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware and were received in a ceremony known as a “dignified transfer,” which is attended by senior government officials and often the sitting president.Last night, it was reported by NBC News that instead of attending the dignified transfer to honor the deceased soldiers, Trump flew to Florida to watch a LIV Golf tournament and attend a reception being hosted at his resort.I understand many of you aren't familiar with dignified transfers and why what Trump has done here is so disgusting and unbecoming and insulting to the memories of these soldiers.During my time in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), I was honored to take part in many dignified transfers at the height of our involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.So, I'll explain:The straight-line distance between Washington, D.C., and Dover, Delaware, is less than 85 miles. It takes a helicopter about 40 to 45 minutes to make the trip. I was 19 years old, and it was my first time riding a helicopter. I barely remember any of it. I was distracted.I was more nervous than I've ever been in my life about what was to come next, and so, as this Black Hawk floated above the earth with my casket team, me the youngest and most junior, I could only think: What if I mess this up? What if I fail? How will I live with myself?That's how it should be in a moment like this. You should be nervous. You should let that sharpen your focus. Because there is no room for error when handling the remains of a service member returning to the United States after they've died. You should strive for perfection.The helicopter landed, and my anxiety spiked.In retrospect, I recall noticing the silence of the rest of the casket team. These were young men, mostly early 20s, loud and boisterous and chests puffed. Now, they were quiet. It was unnerving.When you're a new enlisted soldier in an infantry unit (the FNG) you're treated like you know nothing. Because you don't. Everyone around you is older and vastly more competent and confident. Yet, in this moment, despite having done this before, they were all nervous, too. It was unsettling.We were brought into a holding area near the tarmac on Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where the remains of service members who have died in a theater of operations arrive on a C-17 transport plane. We rehearsed our steps. And did it again. And then again. No room for error.The plane arrived. The ramp was lowered. The transfer vehicle that would complete the next leg of the journey was parked. Our casket team was positioned. We were now each wearing ceremonial white cotton gloves we had held under the bathroom faucet. Damp gloves have a better grip.We're a casket team, but these are not caskets. They're transfer cases: rectangular aluminum boxes that bear a resemblance to a crate for production equipment. Yet, the dimensions are obvious. Any given civilian would take only a few moments to realize that's for carrying bodies.It's called a "dignified transfer," not a "ceremony," because officials don't want loved ones to feel obligated to be there while in mourning. But it is as highly choreographed as any ceremony, probably more so. It is done as close to perfection as anything the military does.I was positioned in formation with my casket team, and I could see the transfer cases precisely laid out, military dress-right-dress, in the cavernous space of the C-17, each draped with an American flag that had been fastened perfectly. I remember my stomach dropping.There is simply no space for other thoughts. Your full brain capacity is focused on not screwing up. The casket team steps off in crisp, exact steps toward the plane, up the ramp (please, oh God, don't slip), aside the case, lift up ceremonially, face back and down the ramp.During movement, everyone else is saluting: the plane personnel, the OIC (officer in charge), any senior NCOs (noncommissioned officers) and generals, and occasionally, the president. The family is sometimes there. No ceremonial music or talking. All silent, save for the steps of the casket team.You don't see the family during this. You're too focused. There are other distractions. Maybe they forgot, but no one told me there'd be 40-60 pounds of ice in the transfer case to prevent decomposition over the 10-hour plane ride. You can sometimes feel it sloshing around a bit.Some of the transfer cases feel slightly heavier, some slightly lighter. The weight is distributed among six bearers, so it's not a big difference. But then you carry a case that's significantly lighter, and you realize those are the only remains they were able to recover.It probably takes all of 30-40 seconds to carry the transfer case from the plane to the mortuary vehicle, but it feels like the longest walk ever each time. The case is carefully placed in the back of the mortuary vehicle, and the casket team moves away in formation.When it's over and you're on your way back to Washington, you're overcome with a mixture of intense relief that you didn't screw up and profound sobriety over what you've just done and witnessed. I wouldn't call it a good feeling. Maybe a numbed pain.From the outside, the most egalitarian place in America is a military transfer case. They all look exactly the same: an aluminum box covered with the American flag. We didn't know their names, rank, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation — none of it. All the same.Whatever cruel and unfathomable politics had brought all of us to that moment, from the killed service member in the box, to those of us carrying it, to the occasional elected official who attends to pay respects, there were no politics to be found during a dignified transfer.The fallen service members I helped receive and carry during this part of the journey to their final resting place were not "losers" or "suckers" — as Trump has infamously called them. They were selfless and heroic, and I had the honor of being among the first to hold them when they returned home.There are service members and civilians around the world involved in caring for our war fatalities: the mortuary specialists, the casket teams, the family liaisons — so many people who work to ensure that this final act is done with the greatest amount of dignity and honor, seeking perfection.I suppose the one thing we all took for granted is that dignity would always be affirmed by all our civilian leaders to those service members who gave everything. I never would have predicted any official, let alone a sitting president, would insult fallen service members.This is not to say the four American soldiers who died in Lithuania were not honored by a sitting president.On Thursday, when the bodies of the soldiers were being transported to the airport in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, thousands of people there lined the streets to pay their respects.Among them was Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, who, apparently, has more respect for our troops than our own commander-in-chief.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

Legendary sports shock jock Scott Ferrall takes the gaming world by storm with his “in your face” style, previewing the evening slate of games going over lines, totals and props, keeping you out of harms way and on the right side of the line. Ferrall and the crew are back for an all new episode of Coast to Coast! On this episode, Ferrall and Carver take a look at tonight's college basketball action, discuss the latest college basketball betting trends, preview tonight's NHL slate, and more. Plus, Brady Kannon joins to preview and share picks for the Valero Texas Open and the LIV Golf Miami event!

HEAT have a "Show Me Something" Game against the Celtics Bam Adebayo gives a less than resounding boost of confidence before facing Boston Tobin Declares we let the chips fall where they may! All this Chip talk gets Leroy Hungry We preview tomorrows festivities at LIV Golf!

(HR.1) Ja Morant or Andrew Wiggins? Who would you take? Panthers drop one in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens We go from up 1 to losing in OT in what felt like 30 seconds Cats look to bounce back in an important matchup against the leafs A crazy night in the NBA last night as we see a 60pt triple double in a loss Russell Westbrook does everything he could to cost the Nuggets a victory Ja Morant gets accused of firing Finger Guns Tobin makes the case for Ja Morant to Miami Leroy gives us reasons why it wouldn't work We end in a quibble comparing Ja Morant & Andrew Wiggins Would the HEAT be more successful with Ja Morant on their team instead of Wiggins? (HR.2) We bid Farewell to our Favorite Gentle Giant We say our emotional Goodbye to Fan Favorite Gentle Giant Calais Campbell The Cardinals overpay for the Dolphins Veteran We reflect on the loss for the Dolphins as they continue to let talent walk The guys review the decision to let Calais sign elsewhere Tobin struggles to find the positives from this Fins off season Tobin is still baffled Uly "The Monster" diaz joins the show following his KO victory Uly discusses being tackled in a boxing match We also get his POV after challenging CVO of Dirty Boxing Mike Perry We get a history of his contracts with Mike Perry and what happened with the fall through Does he feel something special launched At Dirty Boxing's inaugural event We hear more behind the scenes highlights from the night Frogboy shamelessly plugs his latest game show It wouldnt be summer without Jerry Jones causing contract controversy (HR.3) Panthers getting healthy at the right time? We take inventory of all April Fools pranks from yesterday Leroy reflects on his love for Tiger Woods Host of "The Hockey Show" David Dwork joins us to talk Panthers! We reflect on last nights crushing loss Is Vanecek to blame for yesterday's loss David admits to still be adjusting to Brad Marchand Our mouths water at the idea of a lineup including Marchand, Tkachuk and Bennett Do we have concern with the team chemistry once everyone comes back Should we be concerned with Aaron Ekblad's ability to bounce back from his suspension? The guys comment on the Panthers Rookie Sensation Mackie Samoskevich breakout season We look at the Value an over performing underpaid rookie brings to a Dynasty We close out with a Marcos Mixed Bag! An ATL fan tears his ACL We break down the Play by Play of the embarassing moment (HR.4) Lets the Chips Fall where they May! HEAT have a "Show Me Something" Game against the Celtics Bam Adebayo gives a less than resounding boost of confidence before facing Boston Tobin Declares we let the chips fall where they may! All this Chip talk gets Leroy Hungry We preview tomorrows festivities at LIV Golf!

The PGA TOUR's latest suspension threats against YouTube creators participating in LIV Golf events is leaving many fans wondering...have they gone too far this time?!   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

GS#993 Summary Atlanta has won the exciting championship of TGL in their inaugural season. Lucas Glover was the backup player for Atlanta Drive GC during the Championships, and sitting next to him in the owner's box was his agent, and our friend Mac Barnhardt. In this episode we speak to Mac about the excitement surrounding the inaugural TGL championship, the dynamics of team golf, and the contrasting reception of TGL and LIV Golf. We also explore the importance of re-engaging golf fans, the role of money in the sport, and the potential for regional teams to enhance the golf experience. The conversation highlights the need for unity in the golf community and the future possibilities for the sport. Mac and host Fred Greene also discuss the evolving landscape of golf, focusing on the integration of technology, the importance of player-caddy communication, and the need to enhance the viewer experience. We want to know the full potential of virtual and indoor golf, the significance of personality in the sport, and the necessity of engaging with fans to revitalize interest in golf, and Mac has great insights. The dialogue emphasizes that golf is not just a competition but also an entertainment package that should resonate with a broader audience.Get more when your visit the refreshed golfsmarter.com!Introduce an Upcoming Episode: Receive free gifts for recording a show opening by clicking on "Record Your Show Open Here!" tab on the right side of golfsmarter.com. Watch Daily Video Highlights from Our Interviews: Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube daily to see our highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. Post a Review: you'll receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter the podcast.Fill Out a Listener Survey: It only takes a few minutes to fill out our survey, which helps us to better serve your interests in the podcast. You'll receive a free link to Tony Manzoni's video!This episode is brought to you by Bank of America, who supports everyone determined to find out what's possible, in golf and in life. Meet game-changing golfers at bankofamerica.com/mastersgolf.This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.   This episode is sponsored by HIMS. Start your free online visit today HIMS.com/golfsmarter and received personalized ED treatment options.This episode is also sponsored by SelectQuote. Make sure you get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at selectquote.com/golfsmarter today and get started.

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://NordVPN.com/roughcut Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! We have a big episode for you all today. A very important one on the Rough Cut Golf Calendar... It's our major picks for 2025. With The Masters only a week away the 2025 season is really heating up now! Also in this episode we discuss if TGL a success or a flop, the worst take in golf from Bubba Watson or is he kinda right? and finally finishing off with Guess The Player!0:00 Intro2:51 The worst take in golf from Bubba Watson?11:40 Was TGL a success or a flop?24:25 The chef (Min Woo Lee) has won on the PGA Tour34:23 LIV Golf duals. Is it about to kill the PGA Creator Classic?52:23 Our major picks for 2025!!!1:14 Guess the playerFollow the Rough Cut Golf Podcast on...Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roughcutgolfpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roughcutgolfpodcastJoin our Discord here: https://discord.gg/hUT3dyGSFKCheck out the podcast here:On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rough-cut-golf-podcast/id1663329120On Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/6RarAwS3zAv91okDghrhL5?si=2c4e0a7e132945f2 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Texas Children's Houston Open has some fireworks on Sunday at Scottie Scheffler couldn't get it done and Min Woo Lee breaks through on the PGA TOUR. LIV Golf unveiled a new creator tournament coming at their Miami stop, dubbed The Duels. Featuring content creators next to LIV pros, it sounds an awfully lot like The Creator Classic on the PGA TOUR, who had a lot to say about these creators jumping ship.Jim Nantz shocked the golf world with his retirement announcement... that'll come at The Masters... in 2036.The LPGA is back stateside and Lilia Vu couldn't finish the deal at the Ford Championship as Hyo Joo Kim took the win in a playoff after a Sunday 64.The PGA TOUR now heads to the Valero Texas Open and the last chance before The Masters.Alex and Michael share some updates going on in their personal lives, as well as what they are Tuning Into, like cleaning up their email boxes, and an update on Michael's 2-year long board game challenge.This week's guest is Jane Spicer, the owner and founder of Daphne's Headcovers. Jane chats with Alex about how the company started, what it was like when Tiger Woods started using a Daphne Headcover, and more.March Madness now rolls into April with a very boring Final Four as the selection committee is likely patting themselves on the back for getting it right.NFL Free Agency still has some life left in it, as Michael's Giants surprised everyone with the signing of Russell Wilson, and Alex's Patriots continue to spend, now on WR Stefon Diggs.Baseball season is finally underway, and while Alex's Red Sox are faltering out of the box, Michael's Yankees are pounding the ball with some controversial new baseball bats.As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex heads to a crawfish boil, while Michael celebrates across Savannah. Support our friends!Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4DtListen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.comSupport the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ

Have a burning question or take? Send us a text and we'll discuss it on the show!In episode 99, Mitch and Justin are reunited and it feels so good… the boys start off the episode poking fun at Tiger's relationship “hard launch,” then get into:Mitch's first round of 2025Power ranking the most frustrating feelings in golfMin Woo Lee's first career PGA Tour win at the Texas Children's Houston OpenTheir one and done pick for the Valero Texas OpenSome TGL and LIV Golf chat After that, they head over to the patio for a Patio Beers segment about ideal vacation lengths and private golf in America.Thanks for listening - cheers! Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help grow the show, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and follow the Back Nine Six Pack on social media: X (Twitter) | @back9sixpack Instagram | @back9sixpack Facebook DM @back9sixpack on Instagram or email Justin at justin@back9sixpack.com if you want to rep the Back Nine Six Pack on or off the golf course. Here's our current merch offerings, plus anything you order comes with a coozie and official B96P sticker: Patio Beers rope hat made by Imperial Hats | White w/ Navy Rope – $35 9 emblem performance hat made by Imperial Hats | White – $25 For all inquiries, please email mitch@back9sixpack.com.

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh welcome Joel Beall, senior Golf Digest writer and author of Playing Dirty, for a deep dive into Saudi Arabia's continued sportwashing through investments in professional golf. The panel also discusses number one seeds steamrolling their way into the men's Final Four. Alex Ovechkin inches closer to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record. Finally, Ben has an afterball on the Bronx Bombers and their new, lethal torpedo bats. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about foul-grifting and faking injuries in the NBA. LIV Golf (2:43): Why the PGA Tour/Saudi Arabia negotiations really failed.  March Madness (29:45): For the second time ever, the men's Final Four is all No. 1 seeds Ovechkin (45:18): The Capitals captain is five goals shy of surpassing Gretzky (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Want more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh welcome Joel Beall, senior Golf Digest writer and author of Playing Dirty, for a deep dive into Saudi Arabia's continued sportwashing through investments in professional golf. The panel also discusses number one seeds steamrolling their way into the men's Final Four. Alex Ovechkin inches closer to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record. Finally, Ben has an afterball on the Bronx Bombers and their new, lethal torpedo bats. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about foul-grifting and faking injuries in the NBA. LIV Golf (2:43): Why the PGA Tour/Saudi Arabia negotiations really failed.  March Madness (29:45): For the second time ever, the men's Final Four is all No. 1 seeds Ovechkin (45:18): The Capitals captain is five goals shy of surpassing Gretzky (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Want more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh welcome Joel Beall, senior Golf Digest writer and author of Playing Dirty, for a deep dive into Saudi Arabia's continued sportwashing through investments in professional golf. The panel also discusses number one seeds steamrolling their way into the men's Final Four. Alex Ovechkin inches closer to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record. Finally, Ben has an afterball on the Bronx Bombers and their new, lethal torpedo bats. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about foul-grifting and faking injuries in the NBA. LIV Golf (2:43): Why the PGA Tour/Saudi Arabia negotiations really failed.  March Madness (29:45): For the second time ever, the men's Final Four is all No. 1 seeds Ovechkin (45:18): The Capitals captain is five goals shy of surpassing Gretzky (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Want more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh welcome Joel Beall, senior Golf Digest writer and author of Playing Dirty, for a deep dive into Saudi Arabia's continued sportwashing through investments in professional golf. The panel also discusses number one seeds steamrolling their way into the men's Final Four. Alex Ovechkin inches closer to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record. Finally, Ben has an afterball on the Bronx Bombers and their new, lethal torpedo bats. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about foul-grifting and faking injuries in the NBA. LIV Golf (2:43): Why the PGA Tour/Saudi Arabia negotiations really failed.  March Madness (29:45): For the second time ever, the men's Final Four is all No. 1 seeds Ovechkin (45:18): The Capitals captain is five goals shy of surpassing Gretzky (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Want more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Min Woo Lee secures his first PGA Tour win!

The boys discuss Alejandro Tosti's pace-of-pay antics in the final group with Min Woo Lee and tip their caps to Gary Woodland and Michael Kim, who had huge Sundays in Houston. Plus, an interview with Saints O-lineman Cesar Ruiz.

This episode is full of Friday whimsy, as Andy and Brendan cover a variety of topics to send you into the weekend. Andy begins by asking questions about Ryder Cup eligibility for the latest honorary Texan. Brendan reveals that Thursdays are now known as "Diet Friday" after sharing today's Masters Fact of the Day. Speaking of Masters facts, Andy then provides an early weather update for Augusta, making sure he gets out in front of this upcoming catnip. After a recap of PJ's night at a Mumford & Sons concert on Wednesday night, updates are provided on the Hero Indian Open and the Houston Open. DLF was featured on Design Disasters on Thursday morning after caddies wrote in to complain about the 17th hole, and Matt Jordan is in contention with his standard first-round 69. In Houston, Tosti finds himself in the early lead, making Andy wonder what would happen if Tosti found himself in the field at Augusta National. LIV Golf announced its own Creator Classic, with a similar group of creators playing alongside pros at LIV Miami. PGA Tour member Wes Bryan is playing with Dustin Johnson, which has Andy do some journalism to ask if he'll be suspended from the PGA Tour as a result of his participation. At long last, some Golf Advice emails are read before Brendan has a quick Flashback Friday segment about Vijay Singh and how international players adjusted to the Houston Open in the early 2000s.