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-Discussing top 7 on odds board at Quail Hollow -1 matchup -2 picks to place -2 outrights added to 2 futures on card -Sleeper, 2 lineups, scoring, best bet Will Doctor, host of the Golf Preview Podcast, provided a comprehensive breakdown of the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, North Carolina. The event features 156 players, and the course—known for hosting the Wells Fargo Championship—is now set for its second PGA Championship. Rory McIlroy, with four wins at Quail Hollow and four victories in his last ten starts, is co-favorite at +550 alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy, though powerful off the tee averaging 324 yards at Philly Cricket, only hit 40% of fairways, presenting accuracy concerns. Scheffler, coming off an eight-shot victory at the Nelson, has shown flawless iron play and putting, despite never playing Quail Hollow professionally. Will Doctor endorsed Scheffler as his primary pick at +550. Justin Thomas, fourth favorite at 22-1, has been exceptional lately with two runner-ups and a win in his last four starts. His strong course history at Quail Hollow, including a 2017 PGA win, positions him as a top contender. Bryson DeChambeau, at +950, recently won at Live Korea, praised for his elite driving and improving short game, though his iron play remains a question. Doctor recommends DeChambeau for a Top 10 finish at +110 but avoids an outright pick. Sepp Straka's victory at Philly Cricket was highlighted by his 60% fairway rate, over 3.5 strokes gained on approach, and best-in-field putting performance. Shane Lowry led the field in approach but faltered with the putter, notably a costly three-putt on the 72nd hole, continuing his winless streak since 2022. Will Doctor criticized his own picks from the previous event, noting none contended, with Spieth finishing T34, Stevens T23, and Dorby Olson T54. His picks to place last week salvaged some units, including Patrick Cantlay and Tommy Fleetwood, both closing with 65s, and Andrew Novak with a final round 64 for T17. Quail Hollow, expected to play at 7,600 yards, faces wet conditions from early-week rains, likely favoring bombers and elite chippers, though greens will remain firm due to sub-air systems. The betting focus includes Justin Thomas over Jon Rahm at +117, McIlroy to Top 5 at even money, and Bryson DeChambeau to Top 10 at +110. Futures on Tyrell Hatton and Sung Jae Im have lost value, with both needing career weeks to contend, particularly Im, whose iron play has struggled all year. The DraftKings lineup features DeChambeau, Thomas, Matsuyama, Novak, Mitchell, and Norgaard, while the PGA.com lineup includes Scheffler (captain), DeChambeau, Thomas, McIlroy, with Mitchell and Novak on the bench. Keith Mitchell, known for his fast starts but inability to maintain over four rounds, is backed to Top 20 at 3-1. Doctor expects the winning score at 14 under, higher than the 8 under posted by Thomas in 2017 due to softer conditions. His best bet is DeChambeau to Top 10 at +110. He criticized the Live schedule's poor major prep, arguing it hampers players like Rahm more than DeChambeau. Finally, he acknowledged the rain's impact would likely limit firmness to Saturday only, favoring players with distance, elite iron play, and strong short games. For the latest on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Blair and Matt recap Sepp Straka's 2nd win this season at the Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club. Sepp was able to fend off Shane Lowry and Justin Thomas with a score of -16. Next, they dive into the PGA Championship preview at Quail Hollow where Xander is the defending champion, but Scottie is listed as the favorite at +400. Finally, Blair and Matt give their picks for Betting Corner. Current Standings: Blair - (493) Matt - +60 Learn more about Cactus Golf Club
-Discussing top 7 on odds board at Quail Hollow -1 matchup -2 picks to place -2 outrights added to 2 futures on card -Sleeper, 2 lineups, scoring, best bet Will Doctor, host of the Golf Preview Podcast, provided a comprehensive breakdown of the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, North Carolina. The event features 156 players, and the course—known for hosting the Wells Fargo Championship—is now set for its second PGA Championship. Rory McIlroy, with four wins at Quail Hollow and four victories in his last ten starts, is co-favorite at +550 alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy, though powerful off the tee averaging 324 yards at Philly Cricket, only hit 40% of fairways, presenting accuracy concerns. Scheffler, coming off an eight-shot victory at the Nelson, has shown flawless iron play and putting, despite never playing Quail Hollow professionally. Will Doctor endorsed Scheffler as his primary pick at +550. Justin Thomas, fourth favorite at 22-1, has been exceptional lately with two runner-ups and a win in his last four starts. His strong course history at Quail Hollow, including a 2017 PGA win, positions him as a top contender. Bryson DeChambeau, at +950, recently won at Live Korea, praised for his elite driving and improving short game, though his iron play remains a question. Doctor recommends DeChambeau for a Top 10 finish at +110 but avoids an outright pick. Sepp Straka's victory at Philly Cricket was highlighted by his 60% fairway rate, over 3.5 strokes gained on approach, and best-in-field putting performance. Shane Lowry led the field in approach but faltered with the putter, notably a costly three-putt on the 72nd hole, continuing his winless streak since 2022. Will Doctor criticized his own picks from the previous event, noting none contended, with Spieth finishing T34, Stevens T23, and Dorby Olson T54. His picks to place last week salvaged some units, including Patrick Cantlay and Tommy Fleetwood, both closing with 65s, and Andrew Novak with a final round 64 for T17. Quail Hollow, expected to play at 7,600 yards, faces wet conditions from early-week rains, likely favoring bombers and elite chippers, though greens will remain firm due to sub-air systems. The betting focus includes Justin Thomas over Jon Rahm at +117, McIlroy to Top 5 at even money, and Bryson DeChambeau to Top 10 at +110. Futures on Tyrell Hatton and Sung Jae Im have lost value, with both needing career weeks to contend, particularly Im, whose iron play has struggled all year. The DraftKings lineup features DeChambeau, Thomas, Matsuyama, Novak, Mitchell, and Norgaard, while the PGA.com lineup includes Scheffler (captain), DeChambeau, Thomas, McIlroy, with Mitchell and Novak on the bench. Keith Mitchell, known for his fast starts but inability to maintain over four rounds, is backed to Top 20 at 3-1. Doctor expects the winning score at 14 under, higher than the 8 under posted by Thomas in 2017 due to softer conditions. His best bet is DeChambeau to Top 10 at +110. He criticized the Live schedule's poor major prep, arguing it hampers players like Rahm more than DeChambeau. Finally, he acknowledged the rain's impact would likely limit firmness to Saturday only, favoring players with distance, elite iron play, and strong short games. For the latest on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Matt break down their main talking points and this week's PGA Championship and react to the final round of the Truist Championship, and what it meant for Sepp Straka, Shane Lowry and even Justin Thomas! 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.
Sepp Straka outlasts JT and Shane Lowry to win at Philly Cricket. We run through it all: Truist Champ, Myrtle Beach Classic, Mizuho Americas Open, Mayor Adams Open south of Istanbul, and the Aramco Korea Champ on the LET. News, notes, and more as we make our way to Charlotte for the PGA Championship. Presented by High Noon. Support our sponsors: High Noon - Sun's Up! Introducing the Lake Pack. Titleist - ProV1 and ProV1X Golf ball Omni - Play the Possibilities. ServPro - Like it never even happened NLU x Evans Scholars: https://secure.wgaesf.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2540&mfc_pref=T&2540.donation=form1 PGA Champ mystery box: go to subscribe.nolayingup.com/pga-2025 for all the details If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex, Steve and CP let it rip on Shane Lowry skipping the media after his close call at the Truist Championship and discuss why golf fans are absolutely impossible to please. Plus, a chat with SiriusXM's Taylor Zarzour, a Quail Hollow member who helps us preview this week's PGA Championship.
Finishing up the conversation with Jason Munz; The List: Michael Jordan, The Dallas Cowboys, Derek Carr; Award Show: Sepp Straka, Shane Lowry, Jokic, The Pacers, Bill Belichick, Conor Hellebuyck; Tell Your Story, Darius Garland.
Rick Gehman and Sia Nejad discuss the first two rounds of the 2025 Truist Championship and look ahead to the weekend. (0:00) Intro + Philly Cricket Club & the Thursday/Friday conditions (4:42) On the Podium: Keith Mitchell, Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka (13:45) The Big Boys Lurking…Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and more #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #PGATour #GolfPicks #TruistChampionship #GolfBetting #RickRunGood
On this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz are joined by former NFL quarterback turned PGA Tour caddie Derek Anderson for an exclusive, in-studio interview. The 2007 Pro Bowler shares how he ended up on Kevin Chappell's bag at the Zurich Classic, the stress of battling the cut line in New Orleans, what he did to cause Rory McIlroy to step off his shot and Shane Lowry's reaction to his caddie etiquette. --Choose your style, pick your favorite Birdie Juice logo and shop from a line-up of top tier brands at shop.golf.com today!--Download the Fanatics Sportsbook today and use code SUBPAR and you will get $200 in Bonus Bets when you sign up and bet $20 or more. https://joinfanatics.com/subpar Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Connecticut residents call (888) 789-7777, Massachusetts residents call (800)-327-5050, New York residents call (877) 8-HOPENY, Maryland residents visit mdgamblinghelp.org.--Head to shadyrays.com and use code SUBPAR for 35% off premium polarized sunglasses: https://shadyrays.com/collections/green-wolf--Thank you to our partners at Ship Sticks. Skip airport stress and costly airline fees with complimentary insurance, real-time tracking, dedicated support, and on-time delivery. Go to shipsticks.com and use the code SUBPAR20 to enjoy 20% off your first shipment.--Thank you to our partners at Callaway. The #1 putter on every major Tour—PGA, LPGA, DP World—you name it. More Tour Pros trust Odyssey than any other brand, and it shows with #1 rankings in worldwide wins and money earned. See what it can do for you at OdysseyGolf.com.
SportsGuyTy and ShallowCal preview the Truist Championship at A.W. Tillinghast's classical Wissahickon Golf Course at Philadelphia Cricket Club. A class golf course and a signature event leads to better players on shorter cards a week after Scottie Scheffler's romp in Dallas. Two opportunities for a team win, and ShallowCal is on a familiar name at 250-1. As always, tips, picks and best bets for the Truist Championship at Philly Cricket Club.
s Justin Thomas back after his win at the RBC Heritage? Updated Ryder Cup standings, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry look to defend their title at the the PGA Tour's only team event- the Zurich Classic. Plus WTF Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this edition of Golf Today, Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch set up a highly anticipated week of golf on the LPGA and PGA tour. Amy Rogers reports from the Chevron Classic before play starts tomorrow, followed by Beth Ann Nichols joining the guys to discuss storylines leading up to the first women's major of the year. Then, Madelene Sagstrom, fresh off her win at T-Mobile Match Play, sits down with Amy Rogers for an in-depth discussion on her mindset leading up to Chevron. Rex Hoggard joins with a report from the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a report from Rory McIlroy fresh off his career grand slam and PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan. Getting back to LPGA, reigning CME Group Champion Jeeno Thitikul joins the show to preview the week ahead for her. Mel Reid joins Damon and Eamon at the desk to discuss a variety of topics around the LPGA tour. Finally, the legendary Bernhard Langer joins the show to talk about his career in golf. All of that and more on this edition of Golf Today! BETH ANN NICHOLS: 18:08 MADELENE SAGSTROM: 29:53 JEENO THITIKUL: 46:01 MEL REID: 54:13 BERNHARD LANGER: 1:05:19
The PGA Tour heads to its lone team-play event on the calendar this week with the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Can Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry defend their title from last year's event? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the format, keys to TPC Louisiana, and their favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.
The RBC Heritage at Harbour Town had an exciting Sunday finish as Justin Thomas finally returned to the winner's circle with a playoff victory.The LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship produced a new winner, in just her third start, and a large donation to support LA Firefighters.This week marks the LPGA's first Major Championship, the Chevron Championship, in Houston, TX. Alex is on the grounds for the first few days and shares his thoughts on the course and a conversation with Gurleen Kaur, playing in her second Chevron Championship.The PGA TOUR's opposite event, the Coral Putacana Championship, saw Joel Dahmen lose a commanding lead down the stretch Sunday, a disappointing end to an otherwise good week of play. Plus, content creator and up-and-comer Wesley Bryan couldn't play after being suspended for playing in the LIV Duels event a few weeks ago.This week's Zurich Classic features a team format unique to the New Orleans event, and the returning duo of Masters Champ Rory McIlroy and fellow countryman Shane Lowry are the odds-on favorite.Michael shares an update on his fractured elbow, and Alex celebrates his hometown's 250th Birthday.In Tuned In, Michael caught the cult-classic 100's of Beavers with a packed theatre and can't stop recommending it, while Alex shares an unsettling update to this year's Fyre Festival.This week's guest is Darrell Kestner, a PGA Professional in New York who has played in the PGA Professional Championship over 6 decades. Darrell shares stories from his long playing career, how he won the event with different putting strokes, and more.The NBA Playoffs are in full force and Alex is all in on his Boston Celtics.Michael shares a wild inning that happening in Minor League Baseball, with a routine play that cause major deja vu.As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Michael can't believe that the case of the Jersey Shore went to the home of the chicken tender in his New Hampshire home. 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
Happy Earth Day! Last year around this time, Nelly Korda claimed the 2024 Chevron Championship, marking her fifth consecutive win to kick off the season. This year, we're on the edge of our seats waiting to see who will be crowned champion come Sunday. We'll be catching up with a few LPGA Tour players to hear how they're strategizing for the week at Carlton Woods. Meanwhile, the PGA Tour is down in New Orleans at TPC Louisiana. After last year's Grammy-worthy performance from Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, we're checking in with some players who may not break into song—but will certainly put on a show with their game. ROBERT MACINTYRE & THOMAS DETRY 13:24 JEENO THITIKUL 21:30 INGRID LINDBLAD 26:53 RHETT EVANS 33:03 BEN CRENSHAW 40:17 NEAL SHIPLEY 53:05 BRITTANY LINCICOME 59:53
In today's Quick Five, the guys cover the emotional impact of MLB's new mental health documentary The Clubhouse, Netflix's no-holds-barred dive into Brett Favre's scandals, JD Vance's viral White House trophy fumble, Shane Lowry's call for post-game cool-down periods, and the growing trend of athletes launching second careers. Then, stick around for the Deep Dive: what would it look like if the NFL adopted a promotion and relegation system like English soccer? Could the UFL become football's second division? And would NFL owners ever allow it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-There's been an interesting storyline in golf this year about golfers wanting more time to calm down before they go to the media tent—first with Collin Morikawa a month ago and now with Shane Lowry at The Masters-It's probably two very different spectrums of thoughts for both Sip and Bill on this, right? Would Sip want the access right afterwards to get that true emotion right after a game? And for Bill…as a coach…how much time is proper to get right mentally after a game? Is it the same or different in all sports or not?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for week 16 at the RBC Heritage & Corales Puntacana Championship! -Reviewing Rory completing the grand slam at the 89th Masters -Discussing top 8 at Heritage -1 matchup -2 t10's -3 outrights (+475, 50/1, 90/1) -Sleeper, 2 lineups, scoring, best bet -2 FRL for Corales -2 outrights for Corales -1 t10 for Corales The transcript begins with host Will Docter reacting to Rory McIlroy's landmark Masters victory, completing the career Grand Slam and joining an elite group of six. Mike Tirico's emotional broadcast is cited, capturing McIlroy's on-course collapse in tears. Rory's press conference reflects on inspiration from Tiger Woods, struggles throughout the day, and mental strength, particularly after early double bogeys. A note from Ángel Cabrera added a sentimental touch. Rory's rounds of 72, 66, 66, and 73 included four double bogeys—no past Masters winner had ever overcome as many. Docter notes Rory's final round featured both mistakes and immediate recoveries, such as birdies following doubles and clutch iron shots, particularly a hook 7-iron on the 15th hole. Despite sloppy play off the tee and below-average putting, his elite approach and short game, backed by years of mental training, led him to victory over contenders like Justin Rose, who shot a 66 on Sunday to force a playoff but fell short. The loss marked Rose's second defeat in a Masters playoff. Docter transitions to a betting review, citing a 12.6-unit loss on the Masters, part of a 74.6-unit deficit on the season. Key misfires included failed bets on Sepp Straka and Tom Hoge, both below-average chippers—highlighting a key error in strategy at Augusta. Ludwig Åberg nearly contended until a late collapse; Collin Morikawa's first-round falter also ruined early bets. Sungjae Im was a bright spot with a fifth-place finish. Doctor criticizes his overreliance on players with poor short games and reviews each ticket, including failed first-round bets and frustrating near misses like Shane Lowry, who imploded with an 81 on Sunday. Shifting to the RBC Heritage at Harbor Town, Docter details the course as favoring accurate drivers, sharp approach play from 150–175 yards, and strong Bermuda putting. He reviews top favorites. Scheffler (+425) is a strong pick, showing consistent elite form and success at Harbor Town last year. Morikawa, Henley, and Fleetwood are dismissed due to poor putting. Corey Conners and Åberg are borderline due to form and past finishes. Schauffele is in good form but not elite in the critical approach range. Cantlay and Fleetwood are passed due to inconsistent recent play. A key matchup pick is Ryan Gerard over Adam Scott, citing Scott's issues with driving and putting. Gerard is also the sleeper pick to top 20. Two “picks to place” include Schauffele top 10 (+120), based on elite approach numbers and improving putting, and JT Poston top 10 (+375), with recent putting resurgence and three top-10s at Harbor Town. Outright picks include Scheffler, Berger (50:1), praised for driving accuracy and course history, and Bud Cauley (90:1), with recent top-5 finishes and elite stats in the target range. Fantasy lineups are provided for DraftKings and PGA.com platforms, with lineups built around Scheffler, Schauffele, Im, Berger, Poston, and Cauley. The predicted winning score is 19-under. The best bet is Sungjae Im as top Asian (+160), citing strong course history and lack of serious competition beyond Ryo Hisatsune. For Corrales, Mitchell (28:1) and Hall (33:1) are first-round leader picks based on scoring averages. Outright bets are Packieter and Cootie at 45:1, while Alejandro Tosti is selected to top 10 at +333 based on form despite putting concerns. The podcast wraps with reminders of betting value and expectations heading into the next week. Predicted winning score: 19-under-par at RBC Heritage. For the latest as far as the world of golf, follow Doc on X @ drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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)
What a tremendous weekend of healing and watching The Masters golf tournament. The healing part - hand surgery this past Thursday. The golf part, the emotional roller coaster was so special & memorable for many reasons. I saw this post from Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) who was not only a competitor in the tournament and he was playing well enough for times to be looking at a possible victory, but he is also great friends with the eventual champion, Rory MciIory. We all need friends like this, where Shane posted this: “The Masters is one of the greatest weeks in golf. I was so disappointed with my performance Sunday but I gave it everything and that's all I can ask for. I've never been happier to watch someone else achieve something that I want so badly myself. Rory deserves every bit of this and I was so happy to be there to watch him make history.” Remember, if you want friends like this in your life, be this type of friend for others. The world needs more of this for sure. More people encouraging & celebrating other people's success. Outstanding life lessons. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show. Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ on Twitter / “X”: @coachtosuccess and on Instagram at: @coachjohndaly - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly. Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too. Other things there on my site are being worked on too. Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.
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)
The stage is set for an instant classic at Augusta: in a rematch of their 2024 U.S. Open duel at Pinehurst, Rory McIlroy takes a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau into Sunday at the Masters. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss Rory's monster day off the tee, Bryson's post-round iron range session, and the atmosphere expected for the impending Rory vs Bryson showdown, while journaling their way through everything that happened Saturday at Augusta National for the third round of the 2025 Masters Tournament.
Our Masters halfway point episode and there is more than a healthy dose of interest in the leaderboard as Justin Rose is still out in front with Bryson Dechambeau a shot further back, with Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry and Scottie Scheffler close at hand. Mmmm.... Nice.Andrew and Iain discuss it all and wonder about the weekend to come. Eddie was going to join to share his thoughts but he sent himself to bed in disgrace in the UAE instead, where - after his two shot penalty for missing his tee-time - he missed the cut by one. Onward...Instagram - @chippingforecastEmail - tcf@thechippingforecast.co.ukwww.petermillar.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In your LIFE have you seen a leaderboard like that! Justin Rose leads from Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Shane Lowry and a host of other huge names as the 89th Masters Tournament reaches the halfway point. On today's Masters Commute, Michael is joined by Sean Zak from Golf.com to reflect on a simply scintillating Friday and to look ahead to the prospect of a weekend for the ages at Augusta National. Tune-in now and every day this week! ⛳️ 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/bunkeredonline ⓕ 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
Will Doctor reviews all 95 players at Augusta en route to finalizing card for the 89th playing of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. -Reviewing 4 futures outright tickets -Reviewing 3 picks to win any major in 2025 -Going through all 95 players in the Masters Tournament -Adding 1 outright -1 t20, 1 t30 -2 bets "to make the cut" -1 bet "to miss the cut" -4 72-hole matchups -1 first round matchup -3 round 1 three ball matchups -1 t10 after R1 including an 8.2-unit loss at the Valero Texas Open and a failed 9-1 futures ticket on the Houston Cougars in NCAA basketball. He stresses the importance of reviewing picks, especially amid a losing streak, and outlines the four Masters futures he carries from December: Scottie Scheffler (7-1), Ludwig Aberg (14-1), Sung Jae Im (50-1), and Sepp Straka (100-1), with three additional tickets on Sahith Theegala, Tom Kim, and Davis Thompson to win any major. Scottie Scheffler, coming in as the favorite at +525, is praised for consistent elite performance, including no finishes worse than 25th in six events since returning from a hand injury, and podium finishes in his last four starts. His game, including a best putting performance of the season in Houston, is peaking. Rory McIlroy is faded despite strong wins at Pebble Beach and the Players; Will cites driving accuracy issues and suggests 10-1 would be a fairer line than 7.25-1. Jon Rahm, now on the LIV circuit, enters at 16-1 with recent top-10s but inconsistent putting and chipping. Morikawa is also passed over due to final-round collapses, though Will does back him to top 10 in Round 1. Other fades include Bryson DeChambeau (20-1), Justin Thomas (25-1), and Hideki Matsuyama (35-1), due to poor putting or chipping trends. Conversely, Will is bullish on Robert MacIntyre (60-1), who has recorded three straight top-11 finishes and two strong prior Augusta showings. He places both an outright bet and a matchup on him. Victor Hovland is another targeted play, specifically in a matchup over Cam Smith, following his Valspar win and a confident outlook on his improved short game. Shane Lowry, cited for consistency and solid Augusta history, is backed for a top 20, while Russell Henley earns a top-30 ticket thanks to elevated iron play. Several key quotes add depth. Scottie Scheffler credits Texas's varied conditions for developing his shot-making adaptability. Rory McIlroy reflects on family memories and the beauty of Augusta. Morikawa defends media avoidance, which Will critiques as symptomatic of poor mental preparation. Hovland speaks optimistically about short-game improvements with coach Grant Waite, prompting confidence from Will. Aberg's comments reveal awareness of recent struggles, but he remains committed to routine. Sepp Straka remains a strong value at 100-1 with excellent iron play and driving form. He's bet to beat Sam Burns in a first-round matchup, who is faded due to declining performance. Sung Jae Im's ticket has cratered in value, and Will expresses regret on that pick. Spieth is passed over at 40-1 due to erratic iron play, despite solid chipping and putting. Other noted fades include Tommy Fleetwood, Corey Connors, Cam Smith, Patrick Cantlay, Min Woo Lee, and Brooks Koepka, each due to specific statistical weaknesses in approach, short game, or driving. Later segments analyze lower-ranked players, including positive remarks about Phil Mickelson's resurgence and Charles Schwartzel's sharp form. Will picks Mickelson to make the cut, citing recent LIV success. Keegan Bradley and Akshay Bhatia are also featured in favorable matchups. Will wraps with lineup picks for Masters.com, choosing Scheffler, Patrick Reed, Shane Lowry, Davis Thompson, and Straka. For the latest as far as the world of golf is concerned, follow me on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With less than 24 hours until the 2025 Masters gets underway, Jamie has been speaking to some of the big name players hoping to win themselves a green jacket on Sunday evening.In this bonus episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast, we hear from Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Paul McGinley, Nick Dougherty, Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Aberg, Sergio Garcia, Bryson Dechambeau, Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard and Billy Horschel.Plus, as a treat for our listeners, there's a podcast-only section in part two, where Josh Antmann hosts a special panel live from a Callaway event in Canary Wharf, London. Josh is joined on stage by Sky Sports Golf's very own Inci Mehmet, Professor of Human Physiology Graeme Close, Olympic gold medallist Dame Denise Lewis and England cricket legend Stuart Broad.Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-golf-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Golf Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Golf Podcast".Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Golf Podcast on YouTubeFor all the latest golf news, head to skysports.com/golfFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Will Doctor reviews all 95 players at Augusta en route to finalizing card for the 89th playing of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. -Reviewing 4 futures outright tickets -Reviewing 3 picks to win any major in 2025 -Going through all 95 players in the Masters Tournament -Adding 1 outright -1 t20, 1 t30 -2 bets "to make the cut" -1 bet "to miss the cut" -4 72-hole matchups -1 first round matchup -3 round 1 three ball matchups -1 t10 after R1 including an 8.2-unit loss at the Valero Texas Open and a failed 9-1 futures ticket on the Houston Cougars in NCAA basketball. He stresses the importance of reviewing picks, especially amid a losing streak, and outlines the four Masters futures he carries from December: Scottie Scheffler (7-1), Ludwig Aberg (14-1), Sung Jae Im (50-1), and Sepp Straka (100-1), with three additional tickets on Sahith Theegala, Tom Kim, and Davis Thompson to win any major. Scottie Scheffler, coming in as the favorite at +525, is praised for consistent elite performance, including no finishes worse than 25th in six events since returning from a hand injury, and podium finishes in his last four starts. His game, including a best putting performance of the season in Houston, is peaking. Rory McIlroy is faded despite strong wins at Pebble Beach and the Players; Will cites driving accuracy issues and suggests 10-1 would be a fairer line than 7.25-1. Jon Rahm, now on the LIV circuit, enters at 16-1 with recent top-10s but inconsistent putting and chipping. Morikawa is also passed over due to final-round collapses, though Will does back him to top 10 in Round 1. Other fades include Bryson DeChambeau (20-1), Justin Thomas (25-1), and Hideki Matsuyama (35-1), due to poor putting or chipping trends. Conversely, Will is bullish on Robert MacIntyre (60-1), who has recorded three straight top-11 finishes and two strong prior Augusta showings. He places both an outright bet and a matchup on him. Victor Hovland is another targeted play, specifically in a matchup over Cam Smith, following his Valspar win and a confident outlook on his improved short game. Shane Lowry, cited for consistency and solid Augusta history, is backed for a top 20, while Russell Henley earns a top-30 ticket thanks to elevated iron play. Several key quotes add depth. Scottie Scheffler credits Texas's varied conditions for developing his shot-making adaptability. Rory McIlroy reflects on family memories and the beauty of Augusta. Morikawa defends media avoidance, which Will critiques as symptomatic of poor mental preparation. Hovland speaks optimistically about short-game improvements with coach Grant Waite, prompting confidence from Will. Aberg's comments reveal awareness of recent struggles, but he remains committed to routine. Sepp Straka remains a strong value at 100-1 with excellent iron play and driving form. He's bet to beat Sam Burns in a first-round matchup, who is faded due to declining performance. Sung Jae Im's ticket has cratered in value, and Will expresses regret on that pick. Spieth is passed over at 40-1 due to erratic iron play, despite solid chipping and putting. Other noted fades include Tommy Fleetwood, Corey Connors, Cam Smith, Patrick Cantlay, Min Woo Lee, and Brooks Koepka, each due to specific statistical weaknesses in approach, short game, or driving. Later segments analyze lower-ranked players, including positive remarks about Phil Mickelson's resurgence and Charles Schwartzel's sharp form. Will picks Mickelson to make the cut, citing recent LIV success. Keegan Bradley and Akshay Bhatia are also featured in favorable matchups. Will wraps with lineup picks for Masters.com, choosing Scheffler, Patrick Reed, Shane Lowry, Davis Thompson, and Straka. For the latest as far as the world of golf is concerned, follow me on X @drmedia59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Wish Week here on Newstalk, and we are highlighting the incredible work Make-A-Wish do in helping create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness.Kieran is joined in studio by Gavin Norris and his son Cian, who had his wish to meet Shane Lowry granted.If you would like to donate to Make-A-Wish, you can go to makeawish.ie/donate.
On this week's edition of the podcast we discuss a dramatic end to last week's Valspar Championship as Viktor Hovland returned to form and the winner's circle as he came from behind to snatch victory from a nervy Justin Thomas. It was also another good yet frustrating week for Shane Lowry who finished 8th to climb to a career high 12th in the world rankings.Rory McIlroy gets the last leg of his Masters preparation underway in Texas while there is lots on the agenda at the Houston Children's Open for Seamus Power and Pádraig Harrington, plus all the usual round up from around the tours and TGL finals.
Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the Valspar Championship, plus an outright winner for the Porsche Singapore Classic. -Top 7 on odds board discussion -1 matchup -2 p2p -3 outrights (70/1, 80/1, 110/1) -Sleeper -FRP -2 lineups, scoring, best bet -Porsche Singapore outright For more on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @ drmedia59 The Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Innisbrook, Florida, features a competitive field of 25 of the world's top 50 golfers. The tournament is known for its demanding layout, particularly the final stretch, called the Snake Pit, which plays over par and requires precision. Last year's winner, Peter Malnati, took the title at 12 under, while past winners like Taylor Moore and Sam Burns have also thrived under similar conditions. This year's field includes major names like Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood, Xander Schauffele, Sepp Straka, Shane Lowry, Corey Conners, and Will Zalatoris, all looking to capture the title. Rory McIlroy enters the tournament fresh off a win at The Players Championship, where he staged a comeback and secured his 28th PGA Tour victory in a three-hole playoff against J.J. Spaun. Key betting insights for the Valspar Championship include outright picks, matchups, and placement bets. Among the favorites, Corey Conners stands out as a strong option for a Top 20 finish (+115, MGM), given his excellent form and consistent iron play. Lucas Glover, a five-time PGA Tour winner, is an attractive outright pick at 70-1, with a history of strong finishes at Copperhead and an improving putter. Taylor Moore, the 2023 Valspar champion, is listed at 80-1 and has found accuracy off the tee again. Ryan Gerard, another dark horse at 110-1, has shown promise in previous tournaments, particularly with his putting. A top sleeper pick is Kaito Onishi, available at 10-1 for a Top 40 finish. Onishi played at Innisbrook during his junior career and could surprise the field. The best matchup bet for this tournament is Bud Cauley over Sam Stevens (-110). Cauley has been showing steady improvement, finishing T-6 at The Players, while Stevens has been struggling with iron play and putting. Another key first-round bet is Chandler Phillips to finish in the Top 10 after Round 1 (+650, MGM). Phillips has been opening tournaments well, including a T-3 finish at last year's Valspar. Fantasy lineups for DraftKings and PGA Tour Fantasy focus on players who excel in ball striking and accuracy, including Corey Conners, Lucas Glover, Taylor Moore, Bud Cauley, Adam Schenk, and Kaito Onishi. These selections are based on recent performance trends and their suitability for the Copperhead Course. In addition to the Valspar Championship, the DP World Tour's Porsche Singapore Classic presents another betting opportunity. Rising Chinese star Ding Winyi, available at 40-1, has recorded four Top 25 finishes in ten DP World Tour starts. At just 20 years old, Winyi has already won the 2024 Asia Pacific Amateur Championship and is quickly establishing himself as a contender. The winning score prediction for the Valspar Championship is 15 under, given favorable weather conditions. The best bet for the event is Lucas Glover to finish in the Top 10 (+320, MGM), as he has a proven record of strong performances at Copperhead and is in excellent form. This preview covers all aspects of the Valspar Championship and Porsche Singapore Classic, from outright winners and sleeper picks to fantasy golf strategies and best bets for the week. Tune in next week for a preview of the Houston Open, where top players, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, will compete for another major title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's edition of the podcast the lads sit down and try not to get too carried away over Rory McIlroy's pre-Masters form.McIlroy beat JJ Spaun in a playoff on Monday to win his second Players Championship title, meaning he is in red hot form heading to Augusta while Shane Lowry is also ticking along nicely after an encouraging Florida swing. There were plenty of Irish in action across the globe as the girls continue to shine on the Ladies European Tour and Tom McKibbin I back in DP World Tour action in Singapore.
On this week's podcast edition, Peter and Ronan have differing views on the climax to the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday.Shane Lowry reached a career high world ranking of 14 with a seventh place finish but when is that big win going to come again after 18 months of remarkable consistency? Lowry and Rory McIlroy tinkered with equipment at Bay Hill and with Augusta looming is there any need for McIlroy to change anything?PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will address the media on Tuesday ahead of the Players Championship, can we expect any major updates over golf's future or will he kick the can down the road again?
JOIN THE EARLY WEDGE ONE & DONE COMPETITION! https://app.splashsports.com/contest/e5fef260-7ae2-4fcb-a220-22da6a1da199/detail?utm_source=SplashWeb&utm_medium=ContestDetails&utm_content=btn_invite&utm_campaign=e5fef260-7ae2-4fcb-a220-22da6a1da199&utm_referrer=f5c681a7-442f-4d93-a3ec-88bc95eaf468 Rick Gehman and Jason Sobel recap the first two rounds of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and set up the weekend ahead. (0:00) Intro + the One & Done is LIVE (4:30) Bay Hill is playing TOUGH (6:30) Keegan Bradley is in the mix despite a tough finish to Friday + Corey Conners (8:54) The Big Names: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy (14:33) Missed Cut Notables: Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, Akshay Bhatia and more (16:39) Top of the Board: Wyndham Clark, Shane Lowry and co (23:06) Weekend Bets #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #EarlyWedge #PGATour #GolfPicks #ArnoldPalmerInvitational #BayHill
JOIN THE EARLY WEDGE ONE & DONE COMPETITION! https://app.splashsports.com/contest/e5fef260-7ae2-4fcb-a220-22da6a1da199/detail?utm_source=SplashWeb&utm_medium=ContestDetails&utm_content=btn_invite&utm_campaign=e5fef260-7ae2-4fcb-a220-22da6a1da199&utm_referrer=f5c681a7-442f-4d93-a3ec-88bc95eaf468 Rick Gehman and Jason Sobel recap the first two rounds of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and set up the weekend ahead. (0:00) Intro + the One & Done is LIVE (4:30) Bay Hill is playing TOUGH (6:30) Keegan Bradley is in the mix despite a tough finish to Friday + Corey Conners (8:54) The Big Names: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy (14:33) Missed Cut Notables: Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, Akshay Bhatia and more (16:39) Top of the Board: Wyndham Clark, Shane Lowry and co (23:06) Weekend Bets #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #EarlyWedge #PGATour #GolfPicks #ArnoldPalmerInvitational #BayHill
Tim Murray kicks off The VSiN Weekend Morning Line with everything you need to know for a massive Saturday in sports! Can Alabama hang with Auburn in Round 2? Plus, a late-night thriller between St. John's and Marquette, the Lakers-Celtics rivalry renewed, and Shane Lowry leading at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. The first auto bid to the NCAA Tournament is on the line in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship. Betting analyst Will Hill joins the show to break down today’s biggest CBB matchups and share his best plays for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland VP, discusses many of the highlights of golf in Ireland this season, from Royal Portrush hosting the Open Championship July 17-20; the strong Irish talent from Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, and Leona McGuire shining professionally; and the abundance of golf properties, fine accomodations, and delicious culinary the Emerald Isle offers.
This week Blair and Matt recap Brian Campbell's 1st PGA TOUR win with a finishing week at -20 winning in a playoff. Next, they preview the Cognizant Classic where Shane Lowry is listed as the favorite at +2000. Finally, they share their picks in Betting Corner. Current Standings: Blair - (526) Matt - +25 Learn more about Cactus Golf Club
The long anticipated TGL Rivalry Match between Smylie Kaufman's Jupiter Links Golf Club and Charlie Hulme's The Bay Golf Club finally arrived ... and the show was on-site at the SoFi Center from start to finish! Smylie and Charlie take a tour of the team locker rooms, speak to Max Homa, Matt Barrie, and Roger Steele, and close the show with updates every three holes ... concluding with hilarious in-match cameos from Wyndham Clark and Shane Lowry. Join us for an immersive look at the TGL matchday experience!
Welcome to the expanded Early Wedge! Your new home for expert golf DFS and betting advice! It's Cognizant Classic week. Rick Gehman, Sia Nejad and Mike McClure are here with a DFS preview, picks, strategy and plenty more! (0:00) Intro + the new and expanded Early Wedge! Let's do it! (6:11) Course Breakdown: PGA National (The Champion Course) and the Florida Swing (11:45) 10k+ | Two Golfers: Russell Henley, Shane Lowry (15:00) 9k | A lot of lineups will start here this week (26:36) 8k | Jordan Spieth is in this range after a late commit to the Cognizant (33:49) 7k | 44 Golfers! Let's find the right ones (42:35) 6k | “I'm not really playing anyone in this range…” #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #TheEarlyWedge #GolfDFS #GolfFantasy #CognizantClassic
Download and listen to the Early Wedge on the Early Edge podcast on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere you get your podcasts. Welcome to the expanded Early Wedge! Your new home for expert golf DFS and betting advice! It's Cognizant Classic week. Rick Gehman, Sia Nejad and Mike McClure are here with a DFS preview, picks, strategy and plenty more! (0:00) Intro + the new and expanded Early Wedge! Let's do it! (6:11) Course Breakdown: PGA National (The Champion Course) and the Florida Swing (11:45) 10k+ | Two Golfers: Russell Henley, Shane Lowry (15:00) 9k | A lot of lineups will start here this week (26:36) 8k | Jordan Spieth is in this range after a late commit to the Cognizant (33:49) 7k | 44 Golfers! Let's find the right ones (42:35) 6k | “I'm not really playing anyone in this range…” #SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #TheEarlyWedge #GolfDFS #GolfFantasy #CognizantClassic
Dame Laura Davies is with Jamie on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast to discuss the news that Anna Nordqvist has been named Europe's Solheim Cup captain for 2026.Jamie also speaks to Anna about her decision to take on the role and how she's planning to approach it.We're also joined by Martin Kaymer's caddie Craig Connelly, aka "Wee Man" who tells us about the campaign he's involved in to protect Dalmuir municipal golf course from development.Plus, we have an exclusive interview with Shane Lowry as he reflects on his Open win at Royal Portrush in 2019 and tells us about his aims and ambitions for the rest of the year.And if you'd like to take a look at the petition to save Dalmuir Golf Course, you can find it here.
Rory wins at Pebble Beach by 2 over Shane Lowry-Rory hits driver (369) and 7 iron (201) on uphill 570 yard par 5 14th hole and makes a an eagle. Luka Doncic and stuff traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and stuff in a stunning NBA surprise (Mavs fans are pissed.) DeAaron Fox goes to the Spurs, Zach Lavine to the Kings while Bulls get a pick and 3 salary dumps.
Rory McIlroy called it one of the "Cathedrals of Golf" and has now taken the top prize at Pebble Beach after winning this weekend's AT&T Pro-Am. Top names dominated the leaderboard including Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, and the return of Scottie Scheffler. Plus, Alex asks what Michael thinks of Jason Day's Malbon all-sweats outfit.The LPGA season kicked off in Orlando, FL with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Nelly Korda tried to start off her 2025 with a win, charging late, but South Korean A Lim Kim held on for her third victory on Tour.The Korn Ferry Tour also started off their season at The Panama Championship, and past guest Dylan Wu had a strong weekend finishing T2 as he works to get back to full PGA TOUR membership.This weekend's big event is the WM Phoenix Open. More of a party and a concert than a golf tournament, Alex asks Michael which headliner for the concerts each night he'd want to sit through (hint: Michael will bring a photograph to hold up during the concert).The TGL got their first taste of Tiger vs Rory last week, and their first OT "thriller." But maybe the more interesting finding is that the TGL is hiring seat fillers for the intimate venue.Alex's time at the PGA Show two weeks ago got him some cool videos of what was happening. A new VLOG will be hitting our YouTube channel this week, and Alex shares a surprise of what you'll find in the video.In Tuned In, Michael shares how anxious the last two weeks have been if you're of a certain political persuasion, and Alex shares updates on Beast Games and his favorite moments from the Grammys.This week's guest is Gianna Gravalese. Returning to the podcast, Gianna shares stories of this year's iHeartRadio Jungle Ball, her predictions for who will have a big 2025, and why everyone should go on a burger crawl with their fiends. Follow along with Gianna on Instagram at @giannagravalese and @HangryCures.The NFL's Pro Bowl Games very quietly took place over the weekend, and Michael and Alex wonders if anyone really cares.Super Bowl LIX heads to New Orleans for a matchup nobody wanted, but at least the prop bets keep things interesting, including a whole bunch themed around Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar's halftime show.The NBA is all aflutter after a massive trade this weekend which begs the question: is anybody safe?Trading cards are getting bigger and bigger, but an amazing deal of experiences and season tickets couldn't sway one kid from giving away a one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card to the Pittsburgh Pirates.As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex gets in on the action at the Chilis 3-For-Me deal, and Michael is getting used to a new space as the bakery he works at grows and grows. 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
This week on Birdie Little Secrets, Kassidy and Sydney are serving up a piping hot cup of golf gossip! Sydney even joined fresh off a 13.1-mile run (talk about dedication!) to break down all the action from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. They're raising a glass to Rory McIlroy's 27th PGA Tour victory and gushing over his adorable FaceTime with his daughter, Poppy. The girls dish on the star-studded tournament, and freak out over the fact that both Rory and Shane Lowry carded aces! Talk about bromance goals! And can we talk about how well they treated the media afterwards? So impressive! But the real treat? Kassidy and Sydney are spilling the tee with none other than, Haley Bookholdt! They chat about Haley's Birdie Little Secret, the mental game of golf, and of course, the undeniable cuteness of Nelly (Haley's four-legged bestie). Trust us, you don't want to miss this episode – it's packed with fun, laughter, and all the golf tee you could ask for! Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @Birdielittlesecretspod Use code BIRDIE20 at check out on HarlandThreads.com
Rory McIlroy wins the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, finishing two ahead of Shane Lowry. Join us as we break down the results across the world of golf, dig into our week at Pebble, run down the leaderboard, news and notes, and more! Presented by High Noon. Support our sponsors: High Noon - Sun's Up! Titleist - GT Driver AT&T - Connecting Changes Everything ServPro Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy and Brendan went live on YouTube late Sunday night to recap Rory McIlroy's win at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, his 27th career victory on the PGA Tour. They dive into what was a quality weekend of golf on the PGA Tour, providing a much-needed boost to the product after a sleepy start to the season. The two unpack Rory's dominating performance driving the ball, including the ridiculous line he took on the 14th hole which lead him to an eagle on Sunday to practically seal his win. Andy and Brendan also compliment the CBS broadcast, which elevated the event even more than its "signature" status. They discuss what turned out to be a packed European Ryder Cup leaderboard, with strong performances from Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, and Sepp Straka. TGL superstar Tom Kim was also a factor, finishing in a tie for seventh after being put on the clock for slow play (again). In addition to Rory, Scottie Scheffler also made his first start of 2025, finishing in a tie for ninth. After wrapping up with more discussion about why venues matter on the PGA Tour, Andy and Brendan turn their attention to perhaps their favorite venue, DLF. Ollie Schniederjans won for the first time in nine years, blowing out a LIV-heavy field in India. Andy shares some intel from someone who's played DLF about the course and why Bryson was perhaps not the biggest fan of the greens there. A Lim Kim won the LPGA's Tournament of Champions, which ended right in the coverage gap for Pebble Beach, outlasting a late charge by Nelly Korda on Sunday. In golf news from the weekend, Brendan shares a letter written by Charley Hoffman that was shared with PGA Tour members on Sunday night. Hoffman is suggesting that top players need to show their support for the Tour by playing in more events, despite taking time off to play overseas or in TGL matches on Mondays and Tuesday nights. To wrap this episode up, Andy, Brendan, and PJ react to the Luka Doncic trade in an NBA-focused Sports Minute.
On this Monday Edition of Big Drive Energy the brothers start with discussing their weekend including a hot take about a weekend with no real NFL Football. Some crazy trade news from the NBA has rocked the sports world, plus Rory winning at Pebble Beach over Shane Lowry and Lucas Glover and Mulligan of the Week
In this episode of the Inside Golf Podcast, Andy passionately discusses the rapid growth and success of the Inside Sports Network community. He details a busy week encompassing diverse topics, from tennis and Oscars betting to golf matchups. The host highlights standout performances, including those of Russell Henley and Shane Lowry, and provides in-depth analysis of the upcoming Phoenix Open, focusing on player statistics, course specifics, and betting strategies. He also mentions personal best bets and insights into upcoming events while emphasizing the importance of understanding golf course play and engaging in community discussions. BECOME AN INSIDER TODAY: https://www.insidesportsnetwork.com/becomeaninsider Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://inside-sports-network.beehiiv.com/subscribe join Betsperts Golf, with code INSIDEGOLF for 25% off: https://betspertsgolf.com/ 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 01:00 Community Highlights and Achievements 01:59 Inside Sports Network Membership Benefits 03:53 Current Golf Tournament Insights 04:53 DFS and Betting Strategies 08:49 Analyzing Player Performances 13:40 Upcoming Events and Predictions 16:41 Course Analysis and Strategy 28:15 Key Statistics for Success 31:06 Driving Strategy at Scottsdale 31:56 Historical Performance Insights 33:18 Scotty Scheffler's Course Fit 36:51 Balanced Skillsets for Success 41:05 Top Picks and Betting Tips 46:10 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Travel back from the Florida swamp pushed this episode to a Friday morning recording, but Brendan and Andy are still jazzed about PJ's interaction with "Sticks Boy", which was briefly immortalized by a Noah Kahan fan account on Instagram before being deleted due to colon jokes in the comments. Aside from TGL, there's outdoor golf being played across the globe this week, and the discussion starts with the latest from DLF, complete with some on-the-ground insights. Brendan and Andy are giddy about "The Battleship" making the cut and staying to play the weekend, where he'll be chasing 36-hole leader Joaquin Niemann. There is then some lengthy discussion about Pebble Beach, where Jay Monahan and other PGA Tour executives were spitballin' with the media in a private Wednesday session. A large part of this session reportedly focused on PGA Tour broadcast issues, with the executives saying that they want to show "more consequential shots" for viewers going forward. In on-course news, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both celebrated a hole-in-one on Thursday, leading to plenty of soundboard usage from Andy. The LPGA's Tournament of Champions is also ongoing in Orlando, and Andy and Brendan look at the list of celebrities playing in the pro-am and decide who should earn a promotion to Pebble Beach next year. Is former NBA swingman Courtney Lee really a celebrity? This is discussed at length! To wrap things up, an emailer writes in with a story about a fraudulent assistant club pro for this week's SGS Golf Advice.
The Year in Review rolls on for this Friday episode! Andy and Brendan went live on YouTube Thursday afternoon to remember what the golf world looked like in late April and early May of 2024. Things start at the RBC Heritage, another Scottie Scheffler win, which Andy calls the "win of the year." At this point in the year, Nelly Korda is also winning every time she tees it up, leading to inevitable comparisons between the two stars at the top of their games. From there, Brendan takes us through the Zurich Classic, a team event buoyed by a winning tandem of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. The Zurich brings up the start of Cochran Corner and the initial reference of pod...casts (and housecats!) on PGA Tour Live. PJ jumps in to present on the next week which featured The CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig T. Nelson. LIV Bolingbrook was announced this week, leading Andy back down memory lane, and Brooks Koepka became the first player to win four LIV events as the tour played in Singapore. To finish this episode off, Brendan shares his findings from the Wells Fargo Championship, Xander the Housecat's last hurrah.