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**Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav**

GolfChannel.com senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss and debate the latest news from around the golf world.

Latest Episodes:

PGA Thursday: Talk of mud balls, player-friendly setup dominate Day 1 May 16, 2025

Show notes

0:00: Why mud balls were the topic of conversation Thursday at Quail Hollow

10:00: Has the PGA done enough to distinguish Quail Hollow from its status as a regular Tour stop?

14:00: Breaking down Rory McIlroy's disappointing opening-round 74

16:30: This early PGA leaderboard looks awful – but keep the faith!

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PGA preview! Rory post-Slam, Bryson and why it's a short list of contenders May 14, 2025

Show notes

0:00: It has rained a lot at Quail Hollow – here's the latest, and why it matters

09:30: Rory McIlroy says anything else in his career is a "bonus"

18:30: Like the Masters, are we on another Rory-Bryson collision course?

23:00: We know Quail Hollow. We know who's trending. Can only five guys actually win?

27:00: Other players we like who could nudge their way into contention

34:00: Who will win this PGA Championship

36:30: Mini-pods coming soon, with the full recap on Sunday night

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Philly Cricket Club shows why location, venue matter to PGA Tour May 11, 2025

Show notes

0:00: We heart you, Philly Cricket Club

06:00: Why location and venue should be at the heart of the PGA Tour moving forward

11:30: Is Sepp Straka poised to take a major leap?

14:00: The early-week PGA forecast has Lav worried – and the field of contenders narrowing

19:00: What we're looking forward to early at Quail Hollow

26:00: Coming up for PGA: Rex & Lav on Live From, preview Wednesday, mini-pods starting Thursday, full recap on Sunday!

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PGA releases its major field – but not without a few head-scratchers May 07, 2025

Show notes

0:00: Philadelphia Cricket Club will be the start of the show this week at the Truist

08:00: Our players to watch this week include Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland

13:30: The field for the PGA is set – what stands out?

19:00: Why the PGA is trying to get back in the NYC area golf fans' good graces

23:00: Billy Horschel's Ryder Cup chances are doomed, but Lav has a solution!

29:00: What to make of Bryson and Brooks' Ryder Cup dinner invitations this week

34:00: Listen up, potential sponsors – we've got a new chicken wing/buffalo sauce technique

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We are #blessed: Scottie, Bryson in full flight with PGA upcoming May 05, 2025

Show notes

0:00: Scottie Scheffler delivers just when the "panic"(?!) set in

05:30: Biggest differences in Scottie's game at this point in the year

12:00: This PGA Championship has the potential to be. So. Unbelievably. Good.

16:30: Is it possible that Scottie's best is yet to come?

20:30: Bryson DeChambeau overcomes his Sunday scaries and wins on LIV

26:30: Is Bryson's LIV most important player?

30:00: The possibility of a Rory/Bryson rivalry

33:45: Is LIV moving closer to OWGR points?

36:30: Don't look now, but Jordan Spieth is trending for the PGA!

41:00: Davis Riley was docked two shots for a rangefinder violation

43:00: Listener questions! Signature events, Collin Morikawa's ex-caddie, Justin Leonard for captain

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Why would one of the game's best players make a caddie change? Apr 30, 2025

Show notes

01:30: Did the U.S. and International Presidents Cup teams make the right call?

11:00: Is the Presidents Cup even relevant at this point?

20:00: The biggest differences between Scottie 2024 and Scottie 2025

24:30: What Collin Morikawa's caddie change tells us

30:00: We want your questions for Sunday's pod show!

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How to make the PGA Tour's only team event better Apr 28, 2025

Show notes

0:00: Rex is not feeling good about himself after the Augusta/Hilton Head/NOLA triple

02:30: Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin -- two trending players in 2025 -- are first-time winners on Tour

09:00: What to make of Rory McIlroy's first tournament as a career Grand Slam winner

15:00: Can the Zurich get better? Here are some ideas

24:00: Amy Rogers joins the show to discuss a WILD ending to the Chevron Championship

39:00: Joaquin Niemann wins again on LIV, but what does it mean?

44:00: We're getting closer to a Tour Championship resolution

47:00: Blades Brown has a big decision to make

50:00: Rex went HAM in New Orleans

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Freed up, is Rory McIlroy about to go on a tear the rest of 2025? Apr 23, 2025

Show notes

0:00: Rex is in New Orleans for the greatest food stop on Tour

02:30: Rory is back in action this week – what's he been up to since Augusta?

05:30: Whether the Zurich team format be replicated elsewhere on Tour

09:00: Is a Rory tear on the horizon, or could we see a dropoff like Tiger in summer 2001?

15:30: LIV players return this week at a familiar course in Mexico

18:00: Rex makes questionable decisions during his first few days in NOLA

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The uber-talented Justin Thomas is back where he belongs – in the winner's circle Apr 21, 2025

Show notes

0:00: Justin Thomas finally gets across the line. What was different this time?

11:00: Playoff loser Andrew Novak continues his impressive season

13:30: Harbour Town, in firm and fiery conditions, might be as good as it gets

19:00: Todd Lewis joins the show!

41:30: Joel Dahmen blows a late lead in the Dominican Republic

44:00: Wesley Bryan gets suspended by the Tour

47:30: Listener comments: We're old, no signature events after majors!

50:00: Rex (and Rory) head to New Orleans next week

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With major burden lifted, where does Rory go from here? Apr 16, 2025

Show notes

0:00: Rex is in Hilton Head with player reaction from McIlroy's Masters win

03:00: Lav responds to getting ratio'd for his bad takes

06:00: Understanding the importance of the career Grand Slam

12:00: What's possible for Rory during the remainder of his career?

18:00: Anything to Rory "ignoring" Bryson on Masters Sunday?

22:00: A mixed team event has been added to the 2028 Olympics

25:00: What to make of the Tour's new pace-of-play changes that start this week

31:00: Rex makes a fool of himself while playing a casual round on Monday

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