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Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

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PGA Championship Thursday: Why is EVERYONE (except Rory and Bryson) still in this?

May 15, 202621 min

PGA Championship preview: What's the identity? Where are the trees?

May 13, 202646 min

What we learned on the eve of the PGA Championship

May 10, 202628 min

Is Bryson DeChambeau playing a game of chicken with the PGA Tour?

May 6, 202625 min

Which LIV players should the PGA Tour actually want back?

May 4, 202652 min

Schedule crunch diminishes Doral in its PGA Tour return

Apr 29, 202634 min

Why U.S. Ryder Cup team is running it back with captain Jim Furyk

Apr 27, 202652 min

With the Hawaiian swing ending, how should the PGA Tour start its season?

Apr 22, 202628 min

What's the biggest question moving forward with LIV Golf?

Apr 20, 202652 min

Is LIV Golf dead? Breaking down its uncertain future

Apr 16, 202630 min

Masters Sunday: After waiting forever, Rory now has another green jacket

Apr 13, 202652 min

Masters Saturday: Rory backs up – and now the green jacket is up for grabs

Apr 11, 202622 min

Masters Friday: Staked to a historic lead, Rory is more dangerous than ever

Apr 11, 202621 min

Masters Thursday: Some big names have already bowed out!

Apr 10, 202621 min

Masters preview: Picks to win, storylines to watch at Augusta National

Apr 8, 202635 min

Masters week is here! Getting you started with the stars and storylines

Apr 5, 202636 min

Ep 634Tiger Woods arrest fallout: Police reports, rehab and the PGA Tour's future

0:00: It's been a busy few days for Tiger Woods 02:30: What to make of Woods' statement that he's stepping away and entering rehab 07:00: The PGA Tour has no choice but to move on 16:00: Where does the Ryder Cup committee go from here, too? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 202622 min

Ep 633A week of extremes: Tiger Woods' new low and Gary Woodland's inspiring comeback

0:00: Tiger Woods was arrested, again, under the suspicion of DUI 04:00: Why this is such an important moment in time 08:00: What comes next 10:00: Gary Woodland authors the story of the year in Houston 21:00: Somehow, Woodland's golf is as good as ever 28:00: Our top 10 favorites for the Masters 48:00: Listener questions: TGL's viability, Scottie's level of concern, why we care about Tiger 52:00: We're co-hosting "Golf Today" this week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 30, 202652 min

Ep 632Tiger "plays" TGL, but what's it mean for the Masters?

0:00: It's LAGC's world and we're all just living in it! 05:00: Was this just a TGL publicity stunt? 10:00 How Tiger Woods actually looked and what it means for Augusta 20:00: Thoughts on how the final match played out 29:00: Exploring whether TGL has already peaked and what can be done moving forward 39:00: Scottie Scheffler is a late WD from Houston ahead of the Masters Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 25, 202642 min

Ep 631Bryson and Rahmbo are RED-HOT heading into the Masters

0:00: Matt Fitzpatrick bounces back from Players heartbreak to win the Valspar 12:00: Other storylines that unfolded on a strange day at Innisbrook 15:00: Innisbrook rocks, but will there be a spot for it? 20:00: Biggest takeaways from the Florida swing 31:00: Bryson goes back to back on LIV 40:00: Would LIV be better with more match play? 48:00: Voices in the Crowd: Domestic LIV stops, more fifth-major talk, Steve Sands love Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 22, 202652 min

Ep 630Sands, man! Going behind the mic and talking Masters

00:00: Hello and welcome, Steve Sands 1:45: Was Young's drive on 18 the greatest tee shot ever? 7:00: Young among the top 5 favorites at the Masters? 9:00: Looking forward to this week's Valspar ... 15:45: Thoughts on Valspar's future on the Tour schedule 19:15: Why the Players is NOT a major 25:00: '18' is the most significant number in sports 27:00: Expect (or even want) to see Tiger at the Masters? 32:00: Sands shares some 'behind the mic' stories Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 202638 min

Ep 629Players Sunday delivers again! Cam Young takes the next step with macho finish

0:00: Add another chapter to Players Championship lore 03:30: Cam Young's final two holes were the stuff of legend 11:10: What's behind Young's rise to the game's elite 15:30: The other contenders on Players Sunday 20:00: Ludvig Aberg's out-of-nowhere back-nine collapse 29:30: The biggest remaining questions after Brian Rolapp's State of the Tour address 46:30: Punch Shots: Rory McIlroy's pre-Masters run-up, Scottie Scheffler concern, Bryson is a winner again Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 202652 min

Ep 6282026 Players Championship Saturday: Is a collapse or coronation coming?

0:00: That final-round three-putt made Sunday much more interesting 08:00: Ludvig Aberg's refreshing honesty about what a Players title would mean 12:00: A comfy final pairing on Sunday with another former college stud Michael Thorbjornsen in the mix 16:00: Who else could crash the party on Sunday? Plus, picks to win Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 15, 202622 min

Ep 6272026 Players Championship Friday: A ball-striking fiesta has broken out!

0:00: This is the Ludvig Aberg we've been promised 05:00: Xander Schauffele rounding into form at just the right time 08:00: Four rounds into his return, Justin Thomas is squarely in the mix 11:00: Why Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler find themselves so far back 18:00: Friday at The Players was good fun – because cut lines matter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 14, 202622 min

Ep 6262026 Players Championship Thursday: Rory, Collin, Rex all playing hurt

0:00: Rex, where have you been? 1:30: Collin Morikawa, one of the pre-tournament favorites, bows out after just one hole at The Players 3:30: Rory McIlroy shows lots of rust in his opening 74 7:30: Another un-Scottie-like round from Scheffler 12:30: Justin Thomas: DFL last week, in the mix here 15:00: Even with some rain, TPC Sawgrass showing out so far Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 202619 min

Ep 625Bay Hill Sunday proves: It's HARD to win on the PGA Tour

0:00: These PGA Tour Sundays are getting wild 05:00: Even in defeat, Daniel Berger shows that he's back 10:30: What Akshay Bhatia showed us as he nails down his 3rd Tour title 16:00: What's up with Scottie? 21:00: Rory McIlroy's status for The Players after his back flared up 25:00: Ricky Castillo wins, Blade Brown shines again in Puerto Rico 30:00: Jon Rahm wins for the first time since August 2024, capping an eventful week 38:00: Bryson DeChambeau has had a quiet 2026 so far 41:00: Players week is here! We'll be all over your TV sets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 9, 202645 min

Ep 624Luke Donald's biggest concern as repeat captain: What to do about Jon Rahm?

0:00: Rex with a Bay Hill-related mea culpa 04:00: Breaking down the announcement that Luke Donald is running it back for 2027 15:00: Jon Rahm doubles down in his standoff with the European tour 23:00: Bay Hill storylines: Scottie's Thursday thuds, other players to watch this week 31:00: Exciting things on the horizon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 4, 202632 min

Ep 623What was THAT?! Recapping a stunning final hour at the Cognizant

0:00: Trying to make sense of what happened to Shane Lowry over the final hour 05:00: Massive tip of the cap to Shane Lowry for speaking with reporters afterward 10:30: What's up with Lowry's lack of success as a 54-hole leader? 17:00: Nico Echavarria is the surprise winner of the Cognizant 21:00: Is Brooks Koepka back? 24:30: Detailing the vibe at a star-less PGA National 27:00: Brad Faxon joins the show! 48:30: Voices in the Crowd: Benefits of a C-level tournament and less-is-more speculation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 2, 202652 min

Ep 622RIP, the Tour's South Florida event? How to save the Cognizant

0:00: Lav has been socked in by a blizzard in the northeast 04:00: With 0 top-25 players in the Cognizant field, what can be done to save it? 13:00: Rex returned to TGL to offer his thoughts on season 2 17:00: Justin Thomas is set to return from injury 20:30: Jon Rahm is setting up a high-stakes game of chicken 25:00: Brooks Koepka tries to get back on track at PGA National Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 25, 202627 min

Ep 621West Coast swing recap: New stars, familiar foes and future changes

0:00: The Genesis Invitational got a whole lot closer than anticipated 08:00: Here comes another breakout candidate whose journey is worth protecting 12:00: What else stood out from the week at Riviera 16:00: Handing out grades following the West Coast swing 25:00: T-Lew joins the show! 47:00: Voices in the Crowd: Tiger at the Masters, Tiger on the Champions Tour and less is really more? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 202651 min

Ep 620Masters, Ryder Cup, future Tour changes – Tiger provides some clues

0:00: The continued reaction to Anthony Kim's improbable win05:00: Biggest takeaways from Tiger's presser: Masters, Ryder Cup captaincy, PGA Tour changes?16:30: How will the Tour prioritize what's most important to implement immediately?25:00: Exploring why Riviera has proved so elusive to some of the game's best Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 202632 min

Ep 619Anthony Kim wins to complete the most extraordinary comeback ... ever?

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

Feb 16, 202652 min

Ep 618Uh-oh: Even the defending Players champ doesn't view the event as a major

0:00: We're positively giddy for Pebble week05:00: Should this event be played now or in the summer?10:00: Defending champion Rory McIlroy weighs in on the is-The-Players-a-major? debate18:00: We're about to embark on an insanely busy stretch23:00: What else we're looking forward to this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 202625 min

Ep 617Phoenix shows again why it's one of the greatest shows on turf

0:00: Chris Gotterup and Hideki Matsuyama put on a wild show in Phoenix7:00: Examining the winners and losers of the day14:00: Scottie Scheffler continues to amaze19:00: Brooks Koepka's first two starts are ...?22:00: Arron Oberholser joins the show!47:00: Love It or Lav It: Patrick Reed instant promotion, Players as a major, avoid Super Bowl Sunday? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 9, 202652 min

Ep 616LIV finally receives world-ranking points – but with a catch

0:00: At long last, LIV will receive world-ranking points. Here's what it means.09:00: Why the OWGR and LIV statements were so telling18:00: With the Patrick Reed return and LIV receiving OWGr points, did the Tour just create the possibility of more players leaving?24:00: Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka are the biggest storylines this week in Phoenix28:00: Things have gotten wacky this week on "Golf Today" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 4, 202635 min

Ep 615How, at age 45, Justin Rose has turned into golf's version of LeBron

0:00: Justin Rose blew away the field – and continues to amaze us06:00: At age 45, J-Rose is starting to remind us of another star who has gone all-in on his body to prolong his career: LeBron James15:00: What to make of Brooks Koepka's return to competition, inside and outside the ropes26:00: Todd Lewis joins the show!46:00: LPGA royally botches its season opener, Patrick Reed continues his globetrotting and Lav is primed for his first Phoenix Open experience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 202652 min

Ep 614With Patrick Reed set to return, the PGA Tour is embracing the villains

0:00: What to make of the Patrick Reed announcement11:00: How the Tour membership is reacting to the P-Reed news, and the clarity about a path back17:00: What the Brooks Koepka return has looked and sounded like for the past few days31:00: What else to watch for this week at Torrey Pines34:00: Is a LIV/OWGR decision imminent? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 28, 202637 min

Ep 613In a tantalizing AmEx, Scottie says hello (and goodbye) to Blades Brown

0:00: The final round of the AmEx offered tantalizing potential05:00: Why the signs are already there for a huge 2026 for Scottie Scheffler17:00: Blades Brown delivered the goods – and also learned an important lesson26:00: T-Lew joins the show!45:00: Patrick Reed, new LIV free agent (?), wins in Dubai49:00: Luke Donald discusses his Ryder Cup future Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 26, 202652 min

Ep 612Why would a rising star give up status and a Masters invite for LIV?

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

Jan 21, 202645 min

Ep 611Aloha, Hawaiian swing? PGA Tour season kicks off amid uncertainty

0:00: Rex & Lav are co-hosting "Golf Today" this week!02:30: Rising star Chris Gotterup wins for the third straight season12:00: Will Kapalua and Waialae soon be a thing of the past?21:00: Love It or Lav It?: Wyndham Clark's take on Brooks Koepka; Rory on a lack of LIV needle-movers; Tour adjusts FedExCup playoff points; and Vijay Singh's made cut on an money-list exemption45:00: Punch Shots: Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy both can't get it done; Scottie Scheffler makes his season debut in the desert Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 19, 202651 min

Ep 610With the Tour now playing offense, how will Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm respond?

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

Jan 14, 202631 min

Ep 609Breaking news: What Brooks Koepka's reinstatement means for his career, the Tour, other LIV stars

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

Jan 12, 202629 min

Ep 6082026 season preview: Koepka's next move and burning Tour questions

0:00: Hello and welcome, 2026!02:00: What's Brooks Koepka's next move after leaving LIV?12:00: Why LIV keeps striking out on big signings18:00: Missing Kapalua ... and looking ahead to the future25:00: Major we're most looking forward to30:00: Best non-major to watch36:00: Biggest headline of 2026 will be ... 41:00: Biggest question mark this year48:30: Top breakout candidate51:00: We got some big plans for this pod! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 12, 202652 min

Ep 607Tiger turns 50: The dominance and drama from golf's biggest star

0:00: Tiger Woods is turning 50. Where did the time go?02:30: What it's been like to cover one of the biggest stars on the planet07:00: How Tiger's arrival in 1996 differed from the stars of the present15:00: The most interesting Tiger era to cover25:00: After the 2019 Masters, what still seemed possible?37:00: Why Tiger Woods still matters, all these years later Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 29, 202546 min

Ep 606Billy Horschel on TGL season 2 and why fans should be excited – not worried – about the PGA Tour's direction

0:00: Scottie Scheffler nabs yet another Player of the Year award04:30: Who, or what, is actually going to stop Scottie?09:00: Do 5 Q-School graduates still work in this evolving Tour model?15:00: Billy Horschel joins the show! What's coming up with TGL26:00: Horschel on a difficult 2025 that included hip surgery33:00: BillyHo weighs in on the future direction of the PGA Tour46:00: Surest sign of the apocalypse: Rex beats Lav in fantasy football47:30: Happy holidays from Rex & Lav! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 16, 202548 min

Ep 605Rex's Notebook: Here's how the future PGA Tour schedule could look

0:00: Rex's Sports Emmy has arrived, and it's spectacular02:30: Rex did some #reporting and came up with a possible (likely) schedule for 2027 or 202807:00: Opening stretch of the season, through the Masters16:00: Next stretch of the schedule, following the Masters and through the U.S. Open22:00: What could follow the U.S. Open through the end of the Tour season33:00: What is lost and gained in this optimized Tour model35:30: Brooks Koepka's LIV future has come under the microscope44:00: The difference between the Australian Open and Hero was stark – what to do about it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 10, 202552 min

Ep 604Our top 5 Newsmakers of the Year – and 2025 awards!

0:00: No. 5 Newsmaker of the Year08:00: No. 4 Newsmaker of the Year14:30: No. 3 Newsmaker of the Year22:00: No. 2 Newsmaker of the Year27:00: No. 1 Newsmaker of the Year32:30: Top shot of 202535:00: Most dramatic moment of 202538:00: Biggest overachiever of 202541:00: Biggest underachiever of 202543:30: Newcomer most likely to succeed49:00: Final thoughts heading into the short golf 'offseason'46:30: Favorite memory of 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 8, 202552 min

Ep 603Tiger says the future PGA Tour will be 'far better'. Should we believe him?

0:00: Biggest takeaways from Tiger's annual address02:30: How has Tiger not even been contacted about the 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy?05:00: The machinations behind the "new" PGA Tour schedule18:00: Is the post-Super Bowl schedule going to become a reality?23:00: Expectations for Tiger, the player, in 202630:00: Have events like the Hero lost their luster?36:00: Get in your questions for our season-ending episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 2, 202538 min

Ep 6022025 PGA Tour recap show: Late drama, murky future, player awards!

0:00: Rex is live from Sea Island, where the 2025 PGA Tour season came to an end04:00: The two biggest protagonists on a hugely consequential day10:00: Jordan Spieth dropped outside the top 60 – here's why that's important13:30: What the future of the PGA Tour looks like24:00: 2025 PGA Tour awards: Best newcomer, biggest breakout, best tournament, best round, biggest surprise, biggest disappointment43:00: Punch Shots: Rory wins European Tour title, Jeeno and Nelly close out their LPGA seasons, and here's what's on the grill for Thanksgiving Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 24, 202552 min

Ep 601The golf season has reached the finish line. Here's what to watch for.

0:00: Rex is in Sea Island, in one of his favorite places, and making fun of Lav's current plague02:30: How Justin Thomas' back surgery affects his 2026 expectations07:30: Victor Perez, on the Tour cut line, bolts for LIV Golf10:30: What Henrik Stenson rejoining the DP World Tour could mean16:00: Broadcast improvements coming -- finally -- to the LPGA20:00: Does the PGA Tour's season ender actually feel tense for the top 100?27:00: Get in your listener questions for Sunday's made-for-TV show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 19, 202529 min