Episodios

  • GHIM LEADS THE TRACK MEET - July 4th, 2025
    Jul 4 2025

    On July 4th, 2025, Illinois native Doug Ghim shot a nine-under 62 to take the solo lead after round one of the John Deere Classic, with Max Homa and Austin Eckroat just one shot back.


    GHIM LEADS THE TRACK MEET
    • Illinois native Doug Ghim fired a bogey-free 62 to take the solo lead at the John Deere Classic, highlighted by a walk-in eagle from 91 yards as he chases his first-ever PGA Tour victory.
    • He called the low-scoring event a "track meet" and set a personal target of getting to twenty-four under par for the week.
    • The Arlington Heights native is playing in front of a home-state crowd, adding extra pressure and support to his quest.


    THE CHASERS FIND A SPARK
    • Austin Eckroat and Max Homa sit just one shot back at eight-under. Eckroat is breaking a year-long slump with two eagles, while Homa fired his best opening round of the year with a new swing thought.
    • Homa said he's in the "honeymoon phase" with a new feel to "slow down my legs" that he found just one day ago.
    • Eckroat's hot start included two hole-outs for eagle in his first five holes, one from 137 yards out.


    Quick Hits

    Rickie's back-nine 29 • Past champ Michael Kim lurking • Day & Potgieter struggle early

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    6 m
  • CRYPTO, TRUMP & A MIRACLE CHIP-IN - July 3rd, 2025
    Jul 3 2025

    On July 3rd, 2025, we break down the DP World Tour's controversial new crypto partnership at a Trump course, Max Homa's candid thoughts on his slump, and a historic walk-off eagle to qualify for The Open.


    DP WORLD TOUR
    • The DP World Tour announced a multi-year, eight-figure deal with crypto firm Nexo, rebranding the Scottish Championship. The event will mark a controversial return to Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen, a first for a Trump property.
    • "It's about shared audiences," said tour executive Max Hamilton, while Nexo's co-founder cited shared values of "preparation, control, and vision."
    • The partnership is further complicated by a noted connection between Nexo's co-founder and Donald Trump.


    JOHN DEERE CLASSIC
    • At the John Deere Classic, a candid Max Homa opened up about his internal "panic meter" and the pressure of being a star in a slump, offering a rare look into the psychology of a top player.
    • "Form seems to go a lot faster than it comes back," Homa said.
    • Defending champion Davis Thompson is feeling a "confidence boost," while local favorite Zach Johnson believes his "boring" game is a perfect fit for the course.


    THE OPEN QUALIFYING
    • 20-year-old amateur Richard Teder became the first Estonian to ever qualify for The Open after a wild finish that saw him make a double bogey on the final hole of regulation before a dramatic playoff win.
    • "It's like a dream," Teder said of the moment.
    • He secured his historic spot by holing out an 80-yard chip for a walk-off eagle in the playoff, an unbelievable turnaround from his 72nd-hole collapse.


    Quick Hits

    Nexo Championship at Trump Aberdeen • Homa's "panic meter" • Estonia's first Open qualifier

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    7 m
  • ROOKIE & REED'S PLAYOFF THRILLERS - June 30th, 2025
    Jun 30 2025

    On June 30th, 2025, 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter won a grueling five-hole playoff at the Rocket Mortgage Classic while Patrick Reed survived a final-round collapse to capture his first individual LIV title in a four-way playoff.


    Rocket Mortgage Classic
    • 20-year-old South African rookie Aldrich Potgieter outlasted Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk in a wild, five-hole playoff to capture a life-changing victory, becoming the youngest South African winner on the PGA Tour.
    • Quote: "Immigrating is definitely not the easiest thing... coming alone to the States and giving it a a grind and having my dad here has helped so much."
    • The playoff began with a bizarre delay after Max Greyserman broke a shoe spike on the way to the 18th tee.


    LIV Golf Dallas
    • After 41 starts, Patrick Reed finally captured his first individual LIV Golf title in his home state of Texas, surviving a final-round 75 and winning a four-way playoff with a birdie on the first extra hole.
    • Quote: "I tried to mess it up," Reed said of his final-round collapse before being saved by a competitor's bogey to force the playoff.
    • For the first time in his LIV career, Jon Rahm finished outside the top 10, getting bumped down by a late Bryson DeChambeau putt.


    Quick Hits

    Chris Kirk’s missed 9-foot winning putt • Crushers GC win their third straight team title • Collin Morikawa switches to a mallet putter

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    8 m
  • POTGIETER'S POWER PLAY - JUNE 29TH, 2025
    Jun 29 2025

    On June 29th, 2025, 20-year-old rookie Aldrich Potgieter took a two-shot lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic while Patrick Reed established a three-shot advantage at LIV Golf Dallas heading into Sunday.


    PGA TOUR - ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC
    • 20-year-old South African rookie Aldrich Potgieter holds a two-shot lead. The Tour's youngest and longest hitter is looking to cap an "overwhelming" season with a breakthrough win after a week of pure power in Detroit.
    • Highlighting his dominance, Potgieter drove the 372-yard par-4 eighth hole, his tee shot traveling 374 yards over the trees.
    • Four shots back, Collin Morikawa made a mid-tournament switch from his blade to a Spider mallet, jumping from 156th to 11th in putting.


    LIV GOLF DALLAS
    • Patrick Reed is poised for his first-ever individual LIV title, holding a three-shot lead. Despite eleven top-five finishes on the circuit, Captain America is still searching for that elusive solo victory in Dallas.
    • The biggest mover was Tyrrell Hatton, who called the 7th the "worst hole on the planet" after finding the water, only to respond with three straight birdies and a later eagle.
    • Harold Varner III shared a classic Reed story: an unbelievable chip followed by a missed four-foot putt, perfectly encapsulating his sometimes-frustrating short game.


    Quick Hits

    Will Gordon secures his card • Brooks Koepka WDs with illness • Davis Thompson's eagle-fest

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    8 m
  • KNAPP'S 61, KOEPKA'S 81 - JUNE 28TH, 2025
    Jun 28 2025

    On June 28th, 2025, Jake Knapp fired a course-record 61 to grab a share of the lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, while Brooks Koepka shot a shocking 81 to sit in last place at LIV Golf Dallas.


    ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC

    After being "upset all night," Jake Knapp flipped a switch, firing a course-record 61 to erase an opening 72. His "green light" mentality vaulted him into a three-way tie for the lead in Detroit.

    "It's been a while since I had to worry about breathing while standing over a two footer." - Philip Knowles on the pressure after three chip-in eagles.

    Will Gordon, playing on his final medical start, birdied his last hole to make the cut on the number, keeping his PGA Tour hopes alive.


    LIV GOLF DALLAS

    It was a tale of two Smash GC captains as Brooks Koepka imploded with a stunning 81. Meanwhile, 4Aces teammates Patrick Reed and Harold Varner III share the lead, setting up a friendly-fire showdown for the weekend.

    "I'm going to try to take down my boy." - Patrick Reed on his friendly rivalry with co-leader Harold Varner III.

    Days after calling golf a "stupid game," Jon Rahm dazzled with spectacular shots, while players weighed in on the real Texas debate: BBQ or Tex-Mex?


    Quick Hits

    Min Woo Lee's 10-shot swing • Wyndham Clark misses cut after putter experiment • Bryson's near ace in Dallas

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    8 m
  • ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC R1 - JUNE 27TH, 2025
    Jun 27 2025

    On a day of incredibly low scoring in Detroit, Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter both tied the course record with 10-under 62s to co-lead the Rocket Mortgage Classic after round one.


    ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC: DETROIT SHOOTOUT
    • Soft conditions led to a birdie barrage, where the course record of 62 was tied twice by co-leaders Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter, who found redemption at the site of his pro debut.
    • Supporting stat or quote: Roy felt his 62 was more impressive than a previous one, calling Detroit a "much harder golf course," while Potgieter admitted he played with a "chip on his shoulder."
    • Human angle or fun fact: Potgieter shot his 62 using new irons, nearly making it a 61 with a birdie putt that lipped out on the 18th green.


    MIN WOO'S SISTER ACT
    • Min Woo Lee fired a career-best 63 after an inspiring pre-round phone call with his major-winning sister, Minjee Lee, who he says has her "swagger" back and that he tries to "learn off her."
    • Supporting stat or quote: "I try to learn off her... she's a great role model," Min Woo said, after admitting his own recent form has been "honestly very bad."
    • Human angle or fun fact: The sibling pep talk propelled Min Woo to just one shot off the lead, showcasing one of golf's most talented families.


    WYNDHAM'S PUTTER SWAP
    • After struggling on the greens, Wyndham Clark made a significant equipment change, shelving his famous "Jailbird" putter for a LAB model and immediately shooting a bogey-free 66.
    • Supporting stat or quote: The switch was a direct response to poor putting stats, a calculated risk for the major champion to find his form.
    • Human angle or fun fact: Clark's bold move paid off in round one, proving that even major champions aren't afraid to make a big change when something isn't working.


    Quick Hits

    Hideki's hole-out eagle • Morikawa's blind 276-yard approach • Ben Griffin's ball lands in a camera cart • Past champs Fowler & Davis struggle • Course getting a redesign post-event

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    9 m