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Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

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Ep 502With Tour's future in focus, is Kapalua the best way to kick off the year?

01:00: Hideki Matsuyama shows when he's capable of – when healthy09:30: Collin Morikawa drops an F-bomb after finishing 2nd, and he's got a point!16:00: Low scoring abounds at Kapalua for the season opener20:30: Lav's radical idea for how to revamp the first event of the year26:00: Speaking of changes, the Tour is considering tweaking the format at East Lake38:00: Other news from the week, including Scottie, Xander and Viktor48:00: A single listener question50:00: Coming to you live Tuesday from the TGL debut Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 6, 202550 min

Ep 5012025 predictions! Tour/LIV war, major winners, players to watch

0:00: We're ready to get ratio'd again!01:30: Will golf's civil war end in 2025?05:00: 2025 Player of the Year07:00: Newcomer of the Year09:30: Surprise(s) of the Year12:00: 2025 Masters champion14:00: 2025 PGA champion17:00: 2025 U.S. Open champion20:00: 2025 Open champion23:00: Ryder Cup winner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 2, 202530 min

Ep 500Behind the scenes of Golf Channel's TV operation in 2024

0:00: Introducing Brads, the "Talk about your round" media guy05:30: Brads' TV resume, and how he's now a critical part of what you see on the air10:00: What happened the day Scottie Scheffler was arrested at the PGA13:00: Some of the other craziest days of his TV career16:00: How the Johnson Wagner segments come to be24:00: What happens with the major winners after the 72nd hole30:00: Most surprising interviews of the year34:00: Rapid fire: Best/worst interviews, bucket list work stop, etc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 30, 202438 min

Ep 4992024 awards! Breakouts, surprises, letdowns, favorite moments

0:00: Top player is ... obvious04:00: Breakout players07:00: Biggest disappointments12:00: On-the-rise players for 202515:30: Feel-good stories18:00: Shot of the year contenders22:00: Biggest surprises25:00: Favorite personal moment covering the game in 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 27, 202431 min

Ep 498The Tiger & Charlie Show was silly-season golf at its finest

0:00: Rex's on-the-ground impressions of Tiger Woods07:00: Stop us if you've heard this before: Tiger looked better physically than anticipated13:00: Approaching Tiger's 49th birthday, a look at his Champions Tour prospects17:00: What makes the PNC a better watch than the contrived Showdown-type matches23:00: Rex & Lav's holiday plans, including a troubling Christmas-Day tradition Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 23, 202429 min

Ep 497How the Showdown matchup highlighted TGL's greatest challenge

0:30: Our thoughts on the highly anticipated Tour-vs.-LIV match in Vegas11:30: Rex's initial impressions during TGL media day13:30: Billy Horschel joins the pod! Discussing TGL's upcoming launch31:00: More of Rex's thoughts on TGL, with the teaser we'll be on-site in early January35:30: Why the PGA of America opted to pay U.S. Ryder Cuppers42:00: What the new PGA Tour CEO job really means48:00: Rex's unfortunate encounter with a bear? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 18, 202450 min

Ep 496Did Scottie Scheffler ... just get even better?!

0:00: Scottie Scheffler closes out the year with win No. 904:00: Scottie turns up with a new putting grip – and it works12:00: Evaluating what's possible (and realistic) for Scheffler in 202520:00: How will Scheffler's accomplishments be remembered in this fractured landscape?24:00: What to make of LIV's free-agent offseason32:00: Tiger Woods signs up for the PNC, after all Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 10, 202435 min

Ep 495As usual, Tiger at the center of Tour's present – and future

0:00: Newsy week so far in the golf world02:00: Takeaways from being in the room for Tiger Woods' presser05:30: Tiger's back was more of an issue than he let on in 202409:00: Woods reprises his role as Tour spokesman13:30: Possibility of a separate DP World Tour/PIF agreement?16:00: Ryder Cup pay-for-play controversy continues21:00: Scottie is back!24:30: LIV rumor mill is heating up (again) ... 27:30: #PrayForRex Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 4, 202430 min

Ep 494Emotional season finale a preview of a tougher, tighter Tour

0:00: Rex recaps his week in Sea Island, including a TV stint on a ship?08:00: Joel Dahmen, Daniel Berger highlight the fight for top-125 status17:00: What, if anything, was missing from the season finale20:30: Luke Clanton looks and sounds like a Tour player already27:00: Tiger won't play at the Hero – but he will talk31:00: Thanksgiving plans for the guys, including a play-by-play of Lav's turkey prep Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 26, 202435 min

Ep 493Live from Sea Island, it's the season finale!

0:00: Live from the Dawg House, where Lav is celebrating a Georgia W01:30: Does Rory McIlroy's 4th win change the way we think about his year?09:00: U.S. Ryder Cup team members appear set to get paid. Is that a problem?15:30: Listener question: Who is an off-the-radar future Ryder Cupper?18:30: PGA Tour policy board approves the changes – here's what it means26:30: What to watch for at the RSM – and a possible way to improve the season finale Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 19, 202432 min

Ep 492What golf can learn from this week's Caitlin Clark experience

0:00: Rory looks to end another year as the European No. 106:30: What does McIlroy's Tour schedule reduction really mean?15:00: The European tour is already looking ahead to 2026. Here's what we want to see then.21:00: Caitlin Clark takes center stage at an LPGA pro-am – and hopefully makes a statement31:00: We're taking the pod on the road next week in Sea Island! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 13, 202433 min

Ep 491What the Trump presidency could mean for golf's civil war

0:00: Lav bails on his TV appearance for a "family emergency"03:00: Rory believes another Trump presidency could be helpful in the ongoing Tour-PIF talks10:30: What to make of the tabloid report from the weekend that a peace deal is already done15:00: McIlroy goes to unusual lengths to make a swing change28:30: Rex and Lav bicker over college football rankings and their fantasy football matchup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 6, 202433 min

Ep 490Big changes are coming to the PGA Tour – are they enough?

0:00: Biggest takeaways to the news that the Tour will be reducing membership, field sizes09:00: The unintended consequences of the proposed move13:00: Is 100 the right number of fully exempt players?18:00: Smaller-ticket items, like signature event point allocation and Monday qualifiers28:00: Is the FedExCup fall working – and if not, what should be changed?36:00: What we'd add to spruce up the fall schedule Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 202444 min

Ep 489TGL plans its big debut ... without Tiger or Rory?

0:00: Why the Zozo Championship goes against the ethos of the FedExCup Fall07:00: Rex recalls the 2019 edition of the event, won by Tiger Woods12:00: Other storylines this week from Japan14:00: Exploring TGL's strategy for not having Tiger and Rory during the 2025 debut24:00: Wyndham Clark's comments about LIV Golf caught Rex's attention31:00: Rex and Lav's recent golf exploits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 23, 202435 min

Ep 488Are Ryder Cup ticket prices good business or bad optics?

0:00: Rex almost got canceled at a Halloween party04:00: What the SBJ report about Greg Norman's potential successor means12:00: The Ryder Cup ticket price debate23:30: Matt McCarty's reign of terror continues – but should he be in the Masters? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 202430 min

Ep 487Ryder Cup countdown: Biggest challenges for Captains Bradley, Donald

0:00: Should Keegan Bradley put an end to the playing-captain talk?09:00: Will an emotional, anxious personality like Bradley make a good captain?13:30: Potentially unruly Bethpage Black fans have the attention of the PGA of America20:30: Is the Ryder Cup's home-field advantage too significant?24:00: Biggest challenges ahead for captains Bradley and Luke Donald30:00: Rex cuts short his NYC boondoggle to return to his loving family in Florida Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 8, 202434 min

Ep 486Rex & Lav hit the pro-am circuit – and so do the Tour/PIF bosses

0:00: Rex & Lav discuss their day at the Furyk & Friends pro-am with Eric Axley07:30: Why this week's Dunhill Links on the DP World Tour feels like old times12:00: Mapping out what a worldwide schedule could look like17:30: What to read into the Jay Monahan/Yasir Al-Rumayyan pairing in Scotland Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 2, 202424 min

Ep 485Presidents Cup wrap: After another blowout, is this event broken?

0:00: Something has to change at the Presidents Cup07:30: What we're writing Sunday from Royal Montreal13:00: What worked so well for the Americans this week20:30: Standout performers on the U.S. and International side26:30: Biggest disappointments from the week33:00: Lasting memory from the Presidents Cup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 30, 202435 min

Ep 484Presidents Cup Day 3: The Kims' antics can't save the Internationals

0:00: What history tells us about this 11-7 margin by the Americans03:00: The message that Jim Furyk should deliver to the team06:00: What to make of International captain Mike Weir's lineup decisions10:00: Standout performers and performances from Day 313:30: After lusty celebrations himself, Tom Kim cries foul19:00: Breaking down the Sunday singles lineup, and a final score prediction Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 29, 202423 min

Ep 483Presidents Cup Day 2: Another sweep – and the most improbable day in cup history

0:00: We were wrong – very, very wrong06:00: The difference in the two days so far at Royal Montreal11:00: Breakdown of Day 3 fourballs in the morning13:30: Breakdown of the second match of Day 3 fourballs14:30: Breakdown of the third match of Day 3 fourballs16:00: Breakdown of the fourth match of Day 3 fourballs17:30: What we're expecting Saturday at Royal Montreal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 202422 min

Ep 482Presidents Cup Day 1: Is this thing already over?

0:00: After an American sweep, given their history, is this Presidents Cup already over?05:30: Format-wise, is it easier to come back in a Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup?09:00: Standouts from the Day 1 fourballs at Royal Montreal12:00: What the Tom Kim/Scottie Scheffler kerfuffle really told us17:00: First pairing breakdown for Friday foursomes18:30: Breakdown of second pairing20:00: Breakdown of third pairing22:30: Breakdown of fourth pairing24:00: Breakdown of fifth pairing25:00: A couple of head-scratchers so far for Mike Weir – and what we're expecting Friday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 202428 min

Ep 481Presidents Cup preview: Can the Internationals finally win one?

0:00: Sorry for the delay, but happy to be back in your lives1:30: What will be different this year for the Internationals09:00: U.S. captain Jim Furyk seems to be inviting some second-guessing13:00: Match 1 breakdown: Xander/Finau vs. J-Day/Ben An17:00: Match 2 breakdown: Morikawa/Sahith vs. Adam Scott/Min Woo20:00: Match 3 breakdown: Scottie/Henley vs. Sungjae/Tom Kim23:30: Match 4 breakdown: Wyndham/Keegan vs. Pendrith/Bezuidenhout25:30: Match 5 breakdown: Cantlay/Burns vs. Hideki/Conners29:00: Overall thoughts on Day 1 fourballs32:30: Who will be MVP for American/International teams37:00: Which team wins the Presidents Cup, and why Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 25, 202439 min

Ep 480After LIV individual crown, is Jon Rahm's 2024 season a success?

0:00: Takeaways from the U.S. team's victory at the Solheim Cup05:30: What we can learn from Stacy Lewis' data-heavy approach to the captaincy12:30: What does Jon Rahm's individual LIV title even mean?17:30: LIV's relegation model feels like a missed opportunity21:00: With his 2024 over, what should LIV do about Anthony Kim?25:30: Rory McIlroy and another excruciating close call at the Irish Open29:00: Quick hitters on the PGA Tour's fall opener31:30: Rex will soon be a broken man Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 16, 202435 min

Ep 4792024 PGA Tour superlatives: Best stories, players, scenes of the year

0:00: What does the latest Tour-PIF meeting mean?09:00: Top player of the 2024 PGA Tour season13:00: Breakout star17:00: Most improved21:00: Best tournament24:00: Biggest moment27:30: Most memorable scene34:00: Biggest disappointments39:00: What else to watch this week, including the Solheim Cup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 11, 202447 min

Ep 478Instant reaction to the surprising (shocking?!) Presidents Cup captain's picks

0:00: Rex loves Captain's Pick SZN02:00: Going deep on Jim Furyk's selection for the U.S. team09:00: Who were the most notable omissions for the Americans?13:00: Furyk opened himself up to heavy criticism if the U.S. gets stunned on the road16:30: How will it work with playing-assistant captain Keegan Bradley19:00: Rating Mike Weir's wildcard selections for the International side25:30: Is the Presidents Cup still a relevant event? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 3, 202434 min

Ep 477In fitting finale, Scottie Scheffler shows why 2024 was his year

0:00: Biggest takeaways from Scottie Scheffler's week at the FedExCup finale05:00: What Scottie is doing right now is Tiger-like12:30: What players were saying about the recently rebuilt East Lake15:30: Was Scheffler's victory much-needed validation for the FedExCup playoff format?19:00: Breaking down the potential captain's picks for the Presidents Cup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 1, 202425 min

Ep 476Closing time: FedExCup, Player of the Year to be decided at rebuilt East Lake

0:00: Biggest takeaways from commissioner Jay Monahan's annual State of the PGA Tour address at the Tour Championship14:30: Who has the edge in the season finale: Scottie Scheffler or Xander Schauffele?24:30: The other players with something to play for this week at East Lake28:00: East Lake has been completely rebuilt – and the players don't exactly love it36:00: Who will hoist the FedExCup trophy on Sunday night? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 28, 202438 min

Ep 475Will Keegan Bradley now become a playing assistant at the Presidents Cup?

0:00: Keegan Bradley wins the BMW Championship, seemingly out of nowhere04:00: How Bradley's victory could alter the U.S. team's plans for the Presidents Cup13:30: What does a rare off-week from Scottie Scheffler and frustration from Rory McIlroy tell us?20:00: Ludvig Aberg doesn't get it done, again25:00: What else stood out from Castle Pines, including the race for the top 3027:00: Lydia Ko continues her dream summer run32:00: Rex is off to steamy Atlanta, while Lav tries to throw him curveballs on-air Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 26, 202433 min

Ep 474All that's at stake this week at the BMW Championship

0:00: Lav is sunburned and out of breath as he scouts Castle Pines at elevation03:00: The unique challenge of preparing for this test09:00: Players are simply vying for positioning this week at the BMW – is that a good thing?16:00: What news came out of the Player Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday20:00: Evaluating the PGA Tour's churn rate this year for the top 5028:00: Lav is relishing his early-week grind at the BMW while Rex packs on the pounds at home Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 21, 202430 min

Ep 473Playoff drama shows why Memphis is the Tour's most important week

0:00: FedEx St. Jude Championship is the Tour's most important week03:30: Hideki Matsuyama has had a sneaky good year07:30: Three players moved inside the top-50 bubble. What stood out?11:00: Giving Nick Dunlap his flowers for making it to the BMW15:00: Jim Furyk should go bold/young with some of his Presidents Cup picks23:00: Why Jay Monahan's comments about a LIV deal are so ominous31:00: Rex is feeling 27 again, thanks to some modern medicine Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 19, 202433 min

Ep 472Scottie doesn't like Tour's playoff format. Does he have a point?

0:00: Reaction to 2025 PGA Tour schedule release06:30: FedExCup playoffs get underway – here's what we're watching this week09:00: What has gone so wrong for Viktor Hovland in 2024?15:30: Jordan Spieth's play/injury creates opening for U.S. Presidents Cup team19:00: Scottie Scheffler is not a fan of the current FedExCup format. Does he have a point?25:30: Why Scottie's playoff position is the ultimate nightmare scenario for the Tour Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 14, 202433 min

Ep 471A blown lead, a ridiculous move – the bizarre final hour of the PGA Tour season

0:00: Rex is back from a 5-week work trip, with plenty of life updates05:00: Lydia Ko completes the podium slam and gets into the LPGA Hall of Fame10:00: With her place now secure, what will be Ko's legacy in the game?13:00: What on earth was Matt Kuchar thinking on the 72nd hole of the Wyndham?18:00: Kudos to Max Greyserman for handling a tough loss so well20:30: Aaron Rai's trend lines pay off with his first Tour win23:00: The most important week of the year looms on Tour29:00: Breaking down upcoming/past golf trips to Streamsong and Cabot Citrus Farms Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 12, 202433 min

Ep 470Mega-week in golf: Olympic women, Tour's regular-season finale

0:00: Rex is still in Paris, and he highlights the similarities and differences between the men's and women's events05:00: How Le Golf National will play in Week 211:00: Wyndham Championship shows how Tour is getting more cutthroat19:00: Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko and the other best bets to earn a medal this week29:00: What Rex is planning to do for the final days of his Olympic fortnight (and with knee surgery looming) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 6, 202432 min

Ep 469With big stars and big drama, golf shines on the Olympic stage

0:00: Rex is still buzzing from a wild scene on the ground at Le Golf National04:00: Why this year's Olympic competition worked so well14:00: Scottie Scheffler caps a remarkable season with gold25:00: Final hour had its share of miscues – none bigger than Jon Rahm's31:00: A shoutout to the other heroes of the week, including Tommy Fleetwood34:00: What's coming up next, with the women on deck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 4, 202437 min

Ep 468Olympics golf preview: Contenders, future of the event, podium picks

0:00: The vibes are high this week in Paris3:30: Scottie, Xander, Rory – who has the best shot for a medal?08:00: Is it fair that the OWGR determines the Olympic field?13:00: A possible future addition in 2028: a mixed team event20:00: Our picks for the podium this week at Le Golf National25:00: Are Rex & Lav athletic enough to do anything at the Olympics?30:00: Watch Rex on the broadcast this week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 31, 202430 min

Ep 467Was Jon Rahm's drought-busting win more important for him or LIV?

0:00: The significance of Jon Rahm's win on LIV07:00: But Rahm's long-awaited victory was important for the league, too10:00: Rex is deeply hurt that so many people liked the Todd Lewis episode12:00: What makes the 2024 Olympics different than the past two editions19:00: What can fans expect from Le Golf National compared to the 2018 Ryder Cup22:00: Other thoughts on the early Olympics action Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 29, 202426 min

Ep 4662024 major review with Golf Channel insider Todd Lewis

0:00: T-Lew joins the show, fresh off playing Royal Troon after The Open04:00: What to make of Xander Schauffele's transformation over the past few months07:30: All of a sudden, is Schauffele the best bet to nab the career Grand Slam?11:00: Our Player of the Year pick, right now17:00: Favorite memories from Scottie Scheffler's win at the Masters24:30: What it was like to cover Scheffler's arrest at the PGA Championship33:00: The tournament of the year, the U.S. Open duel at Pinehurst39:30: Did Rory McIlroy's loss make him more or less bullish for a 2025 major win45:30: Lewis' favorite parts of major coverage49:00: T-Lew's major wish for 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 24, 202452 min

Ep 465Open Sunday: How Xander Schauffele went from major-less to a two-time winner

0:00: Breaking down what Xander Schauffele said was the best round of his life05:00: Schauffele's major transformation over the past few months13:00: How the 2024 major performances color our views of the entire season18:30: Eight years after the Stenson/Mickelson duel, Royal Troon shines again25:30: Justin Rose turns back the clock with T-2 finish30:00: What we'll most remember from the week at Royal Troon38:00: A guest co-host coming on Wednesday: Todd Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 21, 202438 min

Ep 464Open Saturday: 'Worst weather I've ever played in' leads to wide-open finale

0:00: Rex proves (for now) why you can't always follow the statistical trends02:30: Details from the back-nine carnage that no one truly saw coming06:00: From the wave split early to the massive discrepancy Saturday, has this Open gotten fluky?09:00: How we think Billy Horschel will handle his new spot as 54-hole leader12:00: Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler lurk just off the lead18:00: Previewing final round at Troon, including our 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.

Jul 20, 202420 min

Ep 463Open Friday: Big ejections from big stars at Royal Troon

0:00: With so many big names gone, has the air been let out of the Open?05:00: Looking at the board, here's the story we most want to write on Sunday07:30: The worst 36-hole total of Tiger Woods' major career. Where do we go from here?16:00: Examining Rory McIlroy's early exit ... contrasted with Scottie Scheffler's precision20:30: What we're looking forward to watching Saturday at Royal Troon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 19, 202424 min

Ep 462Open Thursday: Rory and Bryson implode in unexpected conditions

0:00: An entirely different wind direction at Royal Troon threw players for a loop4:30: Bryson DeChambeau blames his – get this – equipment for Open struggles9:30: Rory McIlroy cards his worst round in a major in five years. What happened?15:00: Justin Thomas starts fast for the second week in a row. Will this time be different?19:00: What to watch for 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 18, 202421 min

Ep 461Glory's last shot: Open is final chance for Scottie, Bryson, Rory to stamp their years

0:00: Looking forward to the year's final major02:00: Bryson DeChambeau has Rex's attention. Can he finally shine at an Open?08:00: A difference of opinion over how Scottie Scheffler will fare this week at Troon16:00: If Bryson or Xander Schauffele win, are they the Player of the Year over Scottie?21:00: Debating whether Rory McIlroy can put his U.S. Open collapse behind him29:00: Some darkhorse players who could pop up and contend at The Open32:00: Our picks to win this week35:00: Get excited – mini-pods the rest of the week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 17, 202435 min

Ep 460Sensational Scottish finish sets proper tone for Open week

0:00: Bob MacIntyre wins for the second time this season and comes into his own05:30: Examining Ludvig Aberg's latest Sunday disappointment12:00: Rory McIlroy tunes up for The Open by finishing in the top 5 – again16:00: Early impressions from Royal Troon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 15, 202420 min

Ep 459The Great Debate: Is Keegan Bradley the right choice as U.S. Ryder Cup captain?

0:00: Debating the merits/drawbacks of Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup captaincy08:00: What to make of the PGA of America's decision-making process12:30: Is the benefit of a paradigm shift worth the risk of a home loss?16:00: Bradley's biggest challenges over the next 14 months20:00: Rory McIlroy goes deep on what went wrong over the final hour of the U.S. Open28:00: Rex's rest of the week in Scotland, including an upcoming tee time at Muirfield (hence why he's rushing out the door) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 10, 202431 min

Ep 458Generation Next is here now. What should the Tour do about it?

0:00: Davis Thompson gets win No. 1 at the Deere03:30: Are the early-era Scottie Scheffler comps fair or foul?07:30: Luke Clanton and Michael Thorbjornsen continue to shine15:30: Rory McIlroy headlines Scottish Open. What should the media ask him?25:00: Rex heads off on a 5-week work trip ... but at least he has some help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 8, 202428 min

Ep 457Deeper look at Jordan Spieth: His game, injury, career prospects

0:00: Lav trots out some new technology1:30: Will a return to the Deere spark Jordan Spieth's game?10:30: Where does Will Zalatoris' latest injury setback leave him for the remainder of 2024?16:30: Other players currently on the FedExCup signature-series bubble19:00: How the U.S. Presidents Cup team is shaping up with two months to go24:00: Rex and Lav are in the throes of swing changes30:30: Rex soaking up his last few days in the States before a month-long stint overseas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 3, 202432 min

Ep 456The maddening and mystifying case of Cameron Young

0:00: Cameron Young's back nine in Detroit a microcosm of his career to this point12:30: Akshay Bhatia three-putts final green to lose but continues to shine in new ways16:00: Rocket Mortgage Classic gets it right by leaning into youth movement21:30: USGA hits a home run with Newport CC but whiffs on no Brad Faxon exemption Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 1, 202424 min

Ep 455How we'd heat up the PGA Tour in the dog days of summer

0:00: It's getting late early for those outside the top 50 in the FedExCup05:00: Learnings from the first year of the signature-event series model11:00: Ideas on how to improve the various lulls in the Tour schedule21:00: An added wrinkle for 2025: TGL25:00: Rex needs surgery – and to live a little less dangerously Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 26, 202429 min

Ep 454Scottie loved them, but were signature events a success?

0:00: Impressions from Scottie Scheffler's playoff victory at the Travelers Championship05:00: What's different about this level of Scottie inevitability08:00: Scottie's latest run: Win-Worst finish of the year in a major-Win. Strange? 13:00: Unlike Nelly Korda, Scheffler has continued this torrid run for months16:30: What's missing from this history-making 2024 season20:30: Evaluating the signature-event series this year33:30: Lav surrenders in his hotel-room war, but has a better day on the range38:00: With U.S. Open trophy in tow, Bryson DeChambeau returns to LIV. Is it catching on? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 24, 202444 min

Ep 453What we can learn from Bryson's major-winning media tour

0:00: Rex is in Connecticut, anticipating news ... but doesn't get much06:00: Tiger exemption category and signature-event field minimums11:00: Was Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open media stiff-arm fair or foul?19:00: Apologies to Michael Thorbjornsen for interrupting his presser!20:30: Bryson DeChambeau's media tour, and what we can learn from it28:00: What to watch this week at the Travelers Championship32:00: Rex's dead lawn and Lav's crusade to right a wrong Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 19, 202434 min