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Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

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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

Ep 600Tiger Woods on the Champions Tour? Jim Furyk weighs in

0:00: Interview SZN continues on the pod03:30: Jim Furyk on hosting his own tournament, Tiger Woods' senior prospects and Ryder Cup reflections18:30: Will Tiger realistically compete on the over-50 circuit?26:00: Other happenings from the week, including Ben Griffin's 3rd win of the season31:00: Rory's dream 2025 continues as he inches closer to Race to Dubai title34:30: Who will be the Player of the Year as voted on by the golf writers? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 10, 202538 min

Ep 599LIV is no longer 54 holes. So what's next?

0:00: Breaking down LIV's decision to go from 54 holes to 72 holes07:30: Is this all for world-ranking points, or is it something else?11:00: Looking ahead, is the team concept next to go?19:00: The announcement (and potential issues) of the newly announced promotions event in the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 5, 202525 min

Ep 598Golf's newest star details how his life and career changed with Tour victory

0:00: We are technological marvels!02:00: PGA Tour winner Michael Brennan on his life- and career-changing week in Utah05:30: How sponsor exemptions work on Tour08:00: What his 2026 was supposed to look like12:00: Experience on the PGA Tour Americas15:30: Why are today's youngest players better equipped to compete right away22:00: Are the up-and-coming players given enough opportunities on Tour?27:00: Goals for the remainder of the fall30:00: Biggest takeaways from the interview36:00: Rex & Lav played some no-good, very-bad golf at Hammock Beach Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 3, 202541 min

Ep 597Pathway Problems: Latest winner shows need for career-changing stories

0:00: Rex is loving how fall hits in the Northeast -- who knew?02:00: Michael Brennan stamps himself as a player to watch with his win in Utah07:00: How Brennan's story differs from those who are jockeying for position in the fall15:00: Is the Tour cutthroat enough?24:00: What golf should be wary of in the wake of the NBA gambling scandal31:00: Halloween is upon us, and we have costume ideas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 29, 202533 min

Ep 596The Tour is getting into business with YouTubers. Why the outrage?

0:00: What to watch for during this latest stretch of the fall series07:30: The Tour introduces the Good Good Championship, in fall 2026. Why the outrage?13:00: Why is the Tour expanding, not contracting, the fall schedule?16:00: Keegan Bradley is taking the Ryder Cup loss very, very hard22:00: Should Keegan get another crack at the job? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 202530 min

Ep 595After yet another surgery, what should Tiger do next?

0:00: What to make of Tiger Woods' seventh back surgery09:30: Rory McIlroy is teeing it up this week in India – and what it might signal for his schedule going forward14:30: There's a window of opportunity for the Tour to dabble internationally in the fall22:30: Xander Schauffele wins in Japan. Was his 2025 just an injury-plagued aberration?30:00: It's tailgate SZN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 15, 202534 min

Ep 594After Ryder Cup debacle, is golf really ready to be a mainstream sport?

02:00: Even the upcoming Presidents Cup captains are talking about what happened at the Ryder Cup06:00: Is pro golf really ready to be a mainstream sport, with its unintended consequences?10:00: Collin Morikawa says he didn't really want "chaos"14:00: What U.S. Prez Cup captain Brandt Snedeker learned from Bethpage22:00: Skins Game is coming back and TGL releases Season 2 schedule Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 8, 202533 min

Ep 593Ryder Cup fallout: Unruly fans, the "Envelope Rule", future captains!

01:00: PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague details what went wrong at Bethpage Black14:00: Reaction to the interview, and our confidence level moving forward22:00: Paul Azinger says Rory is "hypocritical" for criticizing the vulgarity and dishing out some of his own28:30: Should the "Envelope Rule" be amended for 2027?39:00: Leading candidates to lead the U.S. and European teams at Adare Manor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 1, 202557 min

Ep 592Europe wins another road Ryder Cup. Where do both teams go from here?

0:00: What an unexpectedly wild final day at Bethpage Black04:00: Comparing and contrasting the work of both captains10:00: Is Luke Donald a lock to go for a third term in 2027?16:00: Who's to blame for this latest American loss?28:30: European team report cards43:00: U.S. team report cards50:00: Final thoughts on Ryder Cup week, including the crowds Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 29, 202552 min

Ep 591Ryder Cup Saturday: What has gone so wrong for the Americans?

0:00: It's mea culpa time!04:00: Scottie Scheffler is 0-for-4 and it epitomizes what's gone wrong for the U.S.09:00: Did the crowd cross the line during the Saturday matches?17:00: What we're expecting in Sunday singles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 28, 202522 min

Ep 590Ryder Cup Friday: Why isn't Keegan Bradley changing his plan?

0:00: What's the bigger story: Europe storming out to a lead or the Americans faltering?04:00: Bryson went 0-2, but they're sending him out in foursomes again. Surprised?09:00: Europe's big stars look good. The Americans' big stars? Not so much.13:00: Why isn't Keegan Bradley significantly altering his Day 2 plan?18:30: How the Saturday morning foursomes will play out Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 202521 min

Ep 5892025 Ryder Cup: Rapid reaction to opening foursomes pairings

1:00: Breakdown of Match 1: Bryson DeChambeau-Justin Thomas vs. Jon Rahm-Tyrrell Hatton07:30: Breakdown of Match 2: Scottie Scheffler-Russell Henley vs. Ludvig Aberg-Matt Fitzpatrick10:30: Breakdown of Match 3: Collin Morikawa-Harris English vs. Rory McIlroy-Tommy Fleetwood13:00: Breakdown of Match 4: Xander Schauffele-Patrick Cantlay vs. Viktor Hovland-Bob MacIntyre18:00: Our overall thoughts on the opening foursomes session23:00: Who will win the Ryder Cup? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 25, 202526 min

Ep 588Ryder Cup preview: At rowdy Bethpage, can Europe stun the world again?

01:00: The biggest early-week storylines at Bethpage, including the impact of Thursday weather07:00: Does the benign/"easy" setup at Bethpage neutralize the Americans' advantage?11:00: What to expect from the 50,000 fans this week19:00: What has stood out most about the U.S. and European groupings so far30:00: Foursomes pairings announced on Thursday afternoon – we'll have more instant reaction Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 24, 202532 min

Ep 587What we learned during the final week of Ryder Cup prep

0:00: Lav doesn't sound his best after screaming at his teams all weekend03:00: Scottie Scheffler warms up for the Ryder Cup the only way he knows how – with a win11:00: Other big-picture takeaways from the U.S. and European teams' final tuneups14:30: After another high finish, what should amateur star Jackson Koivun do?23:00: Former European captain Paul McGinley on the state of the European team and other burning questions43:00: Final thoughts before we head to Bethpage Black and the highly anticipated matches Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 15, 202548 min

Ep 586Let the games begin: Ryder Cup teams (and pairings?) on display this week

0:00: Even two weeks out, Ryder Cup intensity is ratcheting up04:00: Who is in action this week (and who isn't), and why06:30: Rex and Lav share Ryder Cup apparel stories09:00: Team training camps will likely be the norm going forward18:00: Are Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald telegraphing their potential pairings this week? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 10, 202529 min

Ep 585Ryder Cup boys' club?; Rory, Scottie teams to duel in primetime!

0:00: Did Luke Donald make the right call with his Ryder Cup captain's picks?05:00: Why Donald steered away from some of the other options12:00: This could be the best chance for a road team to score an upset18:00: Breakdown of the new "Golf Channel Games," set for Dec. 1730:00: Rex is off to Napa next week for some U.S. team scouting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 3, 202534 min

Ep 584After all the hype, will fans be disappointed Keegan Bradley ISN'T a playing captain?

0:00: Our long national nightmare is over – Keegan Bradley has made his decision03:00: Which players were the source of the biggest debate12:00: The U.S. players who will be most under the microscope at Bethpage Black15:30: How will fans react to this news?25:00: Final thoughts from an important day for the captain and his players Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 27, 202532 min

Ep 583Tommy Fleetwood's long-awaited win caps drama-filled Tour season

0:00: A "poetic" ending to the Tour season for Tommy Fleetwood after his close calls08:30: What stood out about Fleetwood's final-round performance15:30: Did the 72-hole stroke-play format work to crown the best season-long champ?24:30: Lav's bold idea about what to do with East Lake28:30: Best moments of the PGA Tour season38:00: Breakout performers of the Tour season42:00: How Keegan Bradley should fill out his U.S. Ryder Cup roster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 25, 202552 min

Ep 582New PGA Tour boss makes clear: BIG change is coming

0:00: Biggest takeaways from Brian Rolapp's press conference at East Lake06:00: The most interesting word of the day: "scarcity"12:00: In the current structure, how much power can Rolapp really wield?16:00: What players are saying about the new winner-take-all format for the FedExCup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 20, 202519 min

Ep 5816 down, 6 to go: Now comes Keegan Bradley's biggest headache

0:00: Scottie Scheffler is relentless, as Bob MacIntyre found out at the BMW07:30: One of Scottie's most admirable (and understated) qualities12:00: The top six for the U.S. Ryder Cup are set. Now it gets interesting, with one week to go23:00: What stood out from the final cutdown, to the top 30 for East Lake30:00: Time for the winner-take-all finale at East Lake. What we like and don't like about the format change44:30: Jon Rahm wins the LIV individual title without earning a victory this season46:30: Henrik Stenson and Anthony Kim among those facing LIV relegation48:30: Bryson DeChambeau wants to tee it up in Napa with his Ryder Cup teammates – but, obviously, cannot50:30: What to watch early week at East Lake Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 18, 202551 min

Ep 580That time of year: Playoff hypotheticals, Ryder Cup crunch time, LIV relegation!

0:00: Rex begins with a mea culpa about our friends in the great state of Connecticut04:00: Why the top 30 still matters, and who is on the bubble this week at the BMW09:00: A few hypotheticals when looking at the future of the "playoffs"20:00: Final week of automatic qualifying for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Who needs a big week?26:30: Which players have the inside track to nab what is likely just one open European team spot30:00: LIV individual title (somehow) up for grabs, and the guys facing actual relegation this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 13, 202538 min

Ep 579In a rousing playoff opener, Justin Rose remains ageless and Tommy Fleetwood (sigh) winless

0:00: Lav thinks the FedEx St. Jude Championship was the third(!)-best tournament of the year03:00: Justin Rose, at age 45, is the new big-game hunter07:00: Is Rose now a Hall of Fame lock?11:00: J.J. Spaun's career turnaround has been remarkable18:00: What went wrong for Tommy Fleetwood this time27:00: Damon Hacks joins the show!46:00: Winners and losers for the race to the top 50, including Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth50:00: Jon Rahm falls in a LIV playoff and is still winless this year Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 11, 202552 min

Ep 578With Rory skipping the opener, does the Tour have a playoff problem?

0:00: It's the most wonderful time of the year?02:00: Diving into Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the playoff opener in Memphis09:00: What can be done about this postseason loophole16:00: Players around that top-50 bubble feeling the most heat this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 6, 202523 min

Ep 577Cameron Young sheds his winless label – and gets hot at the perfect time

0:00: At long last, Cameron Young is a PGA Tour winner09:00: The best players without a PGA Tour win now are ...11:30: Has Young done enough to warrant Ryder Cup consideration? A debate ensues!20:30: Top-70 bubble watch yielded some decent drama – with more to come25:30: Golf Channel insider Todd Lewis joins the show!45:00: Love It or Lav It: Rory skips playoff opener and 'not much happening' between Tour/PIF50:00: YOUR final thoughts on "Happy Gilmore 2" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 4, 202552 min

Ep 576"Happy Gilmore 2" review and the Great Joaquin Niemann Top-10 Debate

0:00: Rex and Lav give their honest thoughts on "Happy Gilmore 2"11:30: After the Korn Ferry exec fiasco, should they just do away with sponsor exemptions – period?19:00: Data Golf has Joaquin Niemann as a top-10 player, despite his major struggles. A debate ensues!29:00: It's crunch time as players try to lock up their playoff spots. Here's who we have our eyes on.35:00: Newly minted pro Lottie Woad is already the betting favorite at the year's final women's major36:00: Send us your questions for Sunday's show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 29, 202536 min

Ep 575Major grades for 2025: Who passed and failed golf's biggest tests?

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

Jul 28, 202552 min

Ep 574How much better was Scottie Scheffler in the 2025 majors?

0:00: Rex and Lav are on vacation but still buzzing from The Open03:30: What stands out about Scottie Scheffler's post-victory coverage?09:30: How much better Scottie was in the 2025 majors15:30: What to make of the LIV players' major performance19:00: Beefy Sunday pod upcoming, with the FedExCup race, another LIV event and major grades! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 23, 202521 min

Ep 573Scottie Scheffler bags another major – and the Tiger comparisons are getting real

0:00: Takeaways from the final round of The Open07:00: What is Scottie Scheffler's superpower?14:00: How many majors do you think Scheffler will end up with?20:30: Exploring the fascination of Scheffler's viral press conference moment from earlier in the week28:00: Rory McIlroy failed to mount a Sunday charge – but still left smiling34:00: Stock Watch! Harris English, Chris Gotterup, Brooks Koepka, Patrick Cantlay and more43:30: Love It Or Lav It: Portrush as an Open venue, Shane Lowry's penalty, Phil's all-time bad take49:30: Parting thoughts from Open week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 20, 202552 min

Ep 572Open Saturday: Playing at home, can Rory stop the Scottie coronation?

0:00: Did Scottie Scheffler put away the claret jug with his Saturday performance?07:30: How the partisan, pro-Rory crowd could potentially make a difference on Sunday at Royal Portrush11:00: What's different about Rory this week, and what it might mean for the final round Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 19, 202516 min

Ep 571Open Friday: On a day for scoring, Scottie goes lower than everyone – again

0:00: We're feeling pretty dumb for not picking Scottie Scheffler this week03:00: Sour ending to the second round, with Shane Lowry getting docked 2 shots for a rules infraction he didn't see07:30: Rory McIlroy played better, but now he has even more work to do11:00: Matt Fitzpatrick, Brian Harman and the other intriguing contenders, for myriad reasons13:30: Big-picture takeaways through 36 holes at Portush Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 18, 202518 min

Ep 570Open Thursday: Basically everyone – even Phil! – still has a chance

0:00: All four seasons in one day on Thursday04:30: Which of the contenders impressed us most at Portrush – including Rory's much-hyped opener13:00: Where did these rounds from Lee Westwood and Phil Mickelson come from?18:30: What we're most looking forward to Friday at The Open Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 17, 202519 min

Ep 5692025 Open preview: Everything to get you ready for the year's final major

0:00: Unpredictable weather and a dramatic course on the way06:00: Rory McIlroy flamed out at home at Portrush in 2019. What will be different this time?11:00: Scottie Scheffler gets deep – really deep – about life as the world No. 1.17:00: Why Jon Rahm is a player to watch this week19:00: How many players can actually win this week?26:00: Other players who have our attention, for various reasons: Jordan Spieth, Sepp Straka, Patrick Reed32:00: Talk of Turnberry and Muirfield dominate R&A presser34:00: Mini-pods coming your way all week from Portrush! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 16, 202535 min

Ep 568Rory loses head-to-head before Open home game. Does it help or hurt?

0:00: Why Chris Gotterup's Sunday at the Scottish Open was so impressive06:00: Rory got flat-out beat on the final day. Is it cause for concern or optimism?12:30: Other notable performances at the Renaissance Club, from Scottie Scheffler to Xander Schauffele to other Open hopefuls18:00: Lav is already in Portrush, Rex is incoming. What we are looking forward to, at least early week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 13, 202520 min

Ep 567Get ready: These are the best two weeks on the entire golf calendar

0:00: Rex is living his best life in Scotland, including with a round at their favorite course, North Berwick04:00: How the Scottish Open has become the second-best regular-season event of the season11:00: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are back in action. What to expect?19:00: Why, for the Tour, co-sanctioning more international tournaments gets tricky26:00: With Lav about to pack his bags, Rex on the weather conditions so far Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 9, 202529 min

Ep 566Does the fight for Tour survival make for compelling TV?

0:00: How is Brian Campbell now a multiple winner this season?!08:00: Bubble Watch officially kicked into high gear at the Deere. Was it good TV?14:00: Out of nowhere, Max Homa shows signs of life20:00: Sky Sports' Jamie Weir joins the show!45:30: Gary Woodland is a Ryder Cup vice captain48:00: Tour tweaking the FedExCup bonus structure49:30: Listener questions: Keegan Bradley the right captain pick, and what are the best pies?! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 6, 202552 min

Ep 565Open qualifying makes us wonder: Do we need Golf's Longest Day 2.0?!

0:00: Looking at the top storylines from Open final qualifying05:30: 'Monsoon of credit' for 52-year-old Lee Westwood getting through10:00: Coming in 2026: A one-round, on-site qualifier for The Open?!14:00: The transformation of the John Deere field, and why it's the new norm21:00: Rex is off to Scotland early, and we need your listener questions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 2, 202522 min

Ep 564The game's biggest hitter (and potential star?) takes the next step in Detroit

0:00: Aldrich Potgieter -- at just 20 years old! -- now is a PGA Tour winner07:00: The most exciting part about Potgieter: There's still room for improvement12:00: The Tour's sleepy summer schedule18:00: Colorblind Lav is having a hard time with this new predictive miss/hit fairway tracer23:30: Arron Oberholser joins the show!39:00: New Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is making the rounds on Tour42:30: Patrick Reed wins LIV Golf Dallas; Sergio Garcia locks up an Open berth46:00: Listener questions: Young hotshots, media angst, Collin Morikawa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 30, 202551 min

Ep 563Keegan Bradley, for now, wants to be 'just the captain.' But should he?

0:00: The guys have been all over your TV screens for the last few days01:30: Keegan Bradley says, as of now, he wants to "just be the captain"12:30: Lots of drama for Collin Morikawa: another caddie change, in addition to a media dustup22:00: LIV heads to Dallas for the first of two Open warmup events26:00: Got questions for Sunday's show? Hit us up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 25, 202526 min

Ep 562The U.S. Ryder Cup captain just won a big event. Now what?

0:00: How Keegan Bradley authored one of the finishes of the year at the Travelers04:00: Why Bradley's Ryder Cup captaincy just got even more complicated12:00: How the American Ryder Cup team looks, right now17:30: What went wrong for Tommy Fleetwood on Sunday27:00: Amy Rogers joins from the Women's PGA, where there was player gumbling about course setup38:00: Were the 2025 signature events a success?46:00: Both Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland exit with injuries48:00: Wyndham Clark's non-apology apology after Oakmont Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 23, 202552 min

Ep 561The PGA Tour has a new leader. Here's what you should know

0:00: Rex was on the ground for the Tour's unveiling of its new CEO, Brian Rolapp05:00: How Rolapp's past at the NFL could inform the future of the Tour11:00: What Tour players are saying about their new boss17:30: The biggest challenges for Rolapp in the next few years23:00: Jay Monahan will hand over day-to-day operations soon, and he's out entirely by late 202627:30: Two solutions to the Tour's signature-event model Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 18, 202532 min

Ep 560Chaos! Carnage! Controversy! And the clutch shots to win the 2025 U.S. Open

0:00: What the heck did we just witness at Oakmont?05:00: How J.J. Spaun rallied to win the U.S. Open14:00: What we're writing for GolfChannel.com after the final round18:30: Which players will be stinging the most after their Sunday performances?28:00: Love It or Lav It: Oakmont as a Open venue, Rory's media explanation, Adam Scott's Hall of Fame candidacy46:00: Final thoughts from the 2025 U.S. Open Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 202551 min

Ep 559U.S. Open Saturday: Who will prevail on the final day at Oakmont?

0:00: Biggest takeaways from a better scoring day at Oakmont03:30: How Sam Burns has kept himself in the lead at the U.S. Open08:30: On the brink of the Hall of Fame, Adam Scott plays his way into the final group14:00: The different paths to this point for J.J. Spaun and Viktor Hovland19:00: Rory McIlroy (finally) meets the media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 15, 202521 min

Ep 558U.S. Open Friday: Forget the trends – heading into the weekend, it's wide open

0:00: History tells us you better be in the top 5, so who do we trust?04:00: Insight into Sam Burns and Viktor Hovland as we head into the weekend07:30: For those just on the outside, a few big names have our attention11:30: A bunch of big names (here's looking at you, Bryson) are headed home early Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 14, 202514 min

Ep 557U.S. Open Thursday: Midway through a lost year, big-game Brooks Koepka reemerges

0:00: Rex issues a mea culpa -- sort of!02:30: Where was all of the carnage at Oakmonster?05:30: Brooks Koepka wakes up just in time for golf's toughest test10:00: Scottie Scheffler makes 6 (!!!) bogeys in Round 113:00: Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy left disappointed by their starts15:30: PGA Tour Enterprises has a new CEO. What does it mean? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 12, 202517 min

Ep 556U.S. Open preview: Possible carnage, Rory's next phase, another Scottie romp?

0:00: The star of the show -- for now -- is fearsome Oakmont08:30: Expectations for scoring this week18:00: After saying he has 'no idea' what's next, what's up with Rory McIlroy?26:00: Scottie Scheffler versus the field is a legitimate question this week33:00: Plenty more coming this week: mini-pods, Live From coverage, written content, too! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 11, 202534 min

Ep 555Before the year's toughest test, who is trending (and who is tumbling)?

0:00: Ryan Fox prevails after a "pillow fight" in Canada05:00: PGA Tour officials changed a hole location midway through a playoff!10:30: Rory McIlroy plays his worst tournament in YEARS in his final major tuneup16:30: Joaquin Niemann has gone full world-beater mode on LIV21:30: Phil Mickelson shows signs of life ahead of what could be his final U.S. Open26:00: Our early lookaheads to Oakmont, with lots of "Live From the U.S. Open" coverage on deck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 9, 202531 min

Ep 554Rory opens up on media availability – and why it's a complicated path forward

0:00: Rex is happy to be home after 3 weeks on the road02:00: Behind the scenes of Golf Channel's "Golf's Longest Day" coverage for the U.S. Open10:00: Rory McIlroy explains the driver testing/media no-show at the PGA16:00: Why having mandatory media obligations is so tricky22:00: And yet, as Rory showed in a moment on Wednesday, he offers impossibly good insight and perspective26:30: Luke Clanton makes his pro debut. Here's why he and others are set up so much better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 4, 202538 min

Ep 553With another victory at Jack's Place, Scottie is looking more like Tiger, too

0:00: Biggest takeaways from another special Sunday performance from Scottie Scheffler06:00: Is Scottie more like Jack Nicklaus, or Tiger Woods? Or is he the perfect blend of the two?12:00: Scheffler's record with the outright 54-hole lead is crazy good. Here's what that tells us.18:00: For all of his ball-striking prowess, his "bounce back" ability might be most impressive21:00: Ben Griffin, U.S. Ryder Cupper?26:00: Jack Nicklaus savages Rex and his walk-and-talk interviews – does he have a point?32:00: What to do about those pesky mud balls36:30: Maja Stark wins the U.S. Women's Open, and Erin Hills gets another shot on the big stage41:00: Lexi Thompson fires back at her critics43:00: Charlie Woods has his own 'Hello world' moment45:00: Answering your questions about the Tour Championship format change51:00: Golf's Longest Day, here we come! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 2, 202552 min