This Wednesday episode comes on the heels of the USGA and R&A announcing a “Model Local Rule” that would rollback the golf ball some 20 yards for elite male competition. Andy and Brendan talk at length about the announcement, how it will impact the highest levels of the game, what was missing from it, and if it went far enough in combating the distance problem. They discuss the backlash and reaction to it from OEMs like Titliest, players those companies pay like Webb Simpson, and the PGA Tour’s rather toothless show of support in its statement. That triggers a world of hypotheticals wherein the Tour might play with the suped-up stuff while the majors play a different, realer golf. After that rollback chat, they hit on shhhedule for the week, make some picks for the preeminent gambling pod, and hit on the news of LIV’s trademark claim being blocked by the Miami nightclub. Also, is there a worse sports weekend to have a LIV event than opposite the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament?
Masters Favorites, the Kevin Zone and Fly Through Friday
Does Rahm miss the PGA Tour, A Saudi summit in Nassau, and Pace Car problems
Scottie-Tiger comps, Grades for The Players, and Yasir comes to town
A Players ‘Dropgate’ podcast while driving in Ireland
Monahan tries to “quiet the noise” at Players, a diminished field, and overly green Sawgrass
A Scheffler boost, a more ‘cutthroat’ Tour, and AK flashes in Hong Kong
PGA Tour board and Monahan fatigue, LIV’s puny Hong Kong Course, and SGS Golf Advice
LIV rescinds OWGR application, Pres Cup says Tour pros only, and In-Out-Alternate?
AK’s underwhelming return, Zinger sounds off, and PGA Tour’s snoozy run
Rory jokes (?) about going to LIV, The AK reveal, and going soft at the Bear Trap
LIV pros put asterisks on Masters, The Match, and AK’s “dance of redemption”
AK comebacks in Jeddah, Sketchy drops, and Knapp puns
The Charlie Woods coverage, Tesla feedback, and more Masters exemptions
Ranking the 'stars' by tiers in pro golf, Mexico Open angst, and Bones returns to TV
Hideki makes history at Riv, PGA Tour identity crisis, and a YouTube golfer qualifier
Tiger’s return and other tales from the ground at Riviera
Tiger’s new Sun Day Red, Riviera hype, and AK rumors
Phoenix debauchery gone too far?, Career Money exemption Charley, and LIV Vegas
Equity grants, Saudi threats, “Overrated” Spieth, and Tiger returns
LIV TV ratings, Tour tries for Phoenix boost, Questions about Post Malone
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