Story-driven, leaderboard-lite—today’s pod zooms in on course prep, candid player takes, and feel-good moments:

• Rory recharged – Post-Grand-Slam exhale, family time, and a driver-heavy attack plan for the “smaller Oak Hill.”
• Strategic split – Justin Thomas pegs Wissahickon a wind-sensitive second-shot test; Xander Schauffele predicts red numbers and shares Champions Dinner menu.
• Spieth’s turn – Grand-Slam pressure shifts to Jordan, who calls Scheffler “clearly better right now” yet loves how the course sets up for him.

• Jason Day out – Neck disc herniation scratches him from Truist and jeopardizes his PGA start; Patrick Rodgers slides in.
• Billy Horschel surgery – Right hip procedure next week, out until late summer; Rico Hoey joins the PGA field.

• Bryson bullish after Korea win.
• DJ invite clarified – PGA of America extends berths to last five Masters winners.

• Byrd & son – Jonathan Byrd fulfills a “bucket-list” dream teeing it up alongside 18-year-old Jackson in his Tour debut.

Adam Scott’s John Daly-inspired takeaway • Pro-Am hero keeps drink intact after being struck • Creator Classic buzz: Paige Spiranac vs. Tyler Toney • Turkish Airlines Open tees off.

All the storylines setting the stage for Quail Hollow—press play and get primed for major week.

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Today’s pod circles the globe in rapid-fire fashion:

• Scottish Championship reborn – Aug 7-10 at Trump International Golf Links Scotland, $2.75 M purse, and fresh chatter about Turnberry’s Open future as new R&A chief Mark Darbon orders “feasibility” checks.

• Field shuffle – Dustin Johnson granted a special invite; John Daly opts for Regions Tradition; Billy Horschel (hip) and Shaun Norris out, Patrick Fishburn and Rico Hoey in. Sixteen LIV players now expected.

• Rory vs. EVR – McIlroy calls for a “cutthroat” PGA Tour; Erik van Rooyen pushes back and questions megadeals.
• Looming merger? – PGA Tour cites a “constructive” White House sit-down with Trump and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, yet sources warn of tangled details.

• Bryson bullish on Quail Hollow strength.
• Michelle Wie West invests in Togethxr and preps for the richer-purse Mizuho Americas Open.
• Haeran Ryu climbs to world #5 after Black Desert triumph.

Signature-event Truist Championship with Rory defending, plus the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic spotlighting 17-year-old prodigy Blades Brown.

Politics, payouts, and major prep—all in one tight episode. Hit play and stay ahead of the news cycle.

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From Scottie’s near-59 folklore at Royal Oaks to the brewing drama between LIV and the PGA TOUR, today’s show is wall-to-wall storylines and previews:

• Royal Oaks lore – Close calls at 57/58/59 (and still losing a wolf game), plus the hole-in-one with sister Callie on the bag from his 2014 Tour debut.
• Family first – Wife, baby Bennett, and Callie’s return at the Byron Nelson; why the hometown win hit so hard.
• Rory as fuel – How McIlroy’s Masters triumph stoked Scottie’s fire.
• Scheduling scoop – Skipping next week’s $20 M Truist Championship.

• Field & format – 70-man, no-cut Signature Event.
• Headliners – Rory defends, Van Rooyen qualifies, Berger & Conners circle as sleepers.
• Forecast – Spring-in-Philly weather outlook and course quirks.

• Names to know – Mackenzie Hughes, defending champ Chris Gotterup, father-son Byrd duo, 16-year-old prodigy Blades Brown.
• The Q – Inside the wild open qualifier pipeline.

• Major paths & rankings – Niemann’s U.S. Open ticket, OWGR vs. DataGolf gaps for Rahm & Bryson.
• Money talk – DeChambeau’s next contract estimates and Crushers GC payout breakdown.
• Voices & vibes – Contrasting takes from Mickelson, Van Rooyen, McIlroy, DeChambeau; Wesley Bryan suspension buzz; reported Trump summit.

Jeeno Thitikul’s LPGA debut • new Cobra driver drop • Rick Shiels in the news • Crystal Cruises returns • Eastside Golf signs Eugenio Chacarra • PGA WORKS Collegiate notes.

One packed pod: swing thoughts, schedule moves, and off-course intrigue—all in under an hour. Press play and get fully briefed.

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