Episode 18: JT Wins, Zurich Classic Preview, & Xander Builds an App

In this episode, we break down Justin Thomas’ emotional playoff win, speculate on the Ryder Cup roster, and react to huge golf architecture updates — including a King-Collins-Dormer project at Royal Dornoch and Pinehurst’s new Coore & Crenshaw course.

We also preview the Zurich Classic, share our NCAA Championship picks, and discuss the new Osprey Nest feature at Spey Bay. Plus: why did Xander Schauffele launch an app? And what other PGA Tour players also shouldn’t do the same?

🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode

🏌️‍♂️ Tournament & Tour News
• Justin Thomas wins the RBC Heritage
https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2025/04/20/justin-thomas-ends-drought-wins-playoff-emotional-victory-rbc-heritage-scores-leaderboard-final-round

• Zurich Classic Preview
https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2025-zurich-classic-predictions-picks-odds-format-field-rankings-golf-best-bets-at-tpc-louisiana/

• Ryder Cup chatter (Bethpage fit)
https://x.com/KylePorterNS/status/1914306263288004692

• NCAA Golf Selection Predictions
https://www.nbcsports.com/golf/news/brentleys-bracketology-predicting-2025-ncaa-d-i-mens-golf-regional-fields

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🛠️ Course Design & Architecture
• Royal Dornoch King-Collins-Dormer Plan
https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php?topic=73766.0

• Struie Course map sneak peek
https://x.com/cbruce_eth/status/1914669414147895308

• Coore & Crenshaw designing Pinehurst No. 11
https://www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/articles/news-and-notes-pinehurst-no-11-new-golf-course-coore-crenshaw

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🏌️‍♀️ Links Club Updates
• Hillcrest Membership Info
https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest

• Clubhouse Benefits
https://clubhouse.links.golf/benefits

• Links Pro Shop
https://proshop.links.golf

• Support Email
mailto:support@links.golf
Questions? Reach out to the team directly.

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🧠 Community & Commentary
• Osprey Nest opens at Spey Bay
https://x.com/bertmackay1/status/1913675026185830508

• Unhinged golf Twitter take?
https://x.com/LinksDAO/status/1914711065486876745

• Xander Schauffele’s new golf app
https://x.com/XSchauffele/status/1914699628236169493

00:00 Welcome and Weekly Recap
00:59 Golfing Updates and Personal Experiences
04:03 Exciting Announcements and Member Events
06:30 Justin Thomas' Victory and Performance Analysis
12:08 Ryder Cup Speculations and Course Insights
17:30 Zurich Classic Preview and Pairing Preferences
20:24 NCAA Golf Selection and Team Discussions
23:57 NCAA Golf Highlights and Predictions
25:24 Course Design Announcements
26:25 King Collins and Pinehurst Developments
29:10 Sweetens Cove and Scottish Golf
36:26 Spay Bay's Osprey Nest
42:41 Golf Twitter Debates and Pro Golfer Apps
49:50 Conclusion and Feedback