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PHILL THRILLS, AND RAHM MASTERS AUGUSTA! | Apr. 04 Apr 11, 2023

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A thrilling Sunday finish at The Masters Tournament ends in Jon Rahm re-claiming the no. 1 world ranking and taking his first green jacket! George Savaricas, Whit Watson, and Paige Mackenzie break down a career-changing win for the already well-established Spaniard. LIV golfers Brooks Koepka & Phil Mickelson were co-runners up in Augusta, Mickelson by way of a final round charge, and Koepka via a Sunday collapse. We take a closer look at how their performances at the Masters could change the trajectories of their seasons after getting off to slow starts. Lastly, after another withdrawal due to health problems, the crew discusses whether or not Tiger Woods should continue trying to play in golf's major championships. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

COMPETITION IS HEATING UP IN AUGUSTA | MAR. 29 Mar 29, 2023

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The Augusta National Women’s Amateur is underway and competition is heating up despite the chilly weather conditions there in Augusta. Beth Ann Nichols joins to delve deeper into the first round of the women’s amateur event. After an emotional win at the Club Car Championship, three-time Korn Ferry Tour winner, David Skinns joins to further discuss what made this win so special. With one eye on this week’s competition and another eye on next week’s competition at the Masters, we hear from Corey Conners and Ryan Fox. Georgia Southern’s very own, Ben Carr joins George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch to discuss his hopes for the 2023 Masters. Major champion, Lucas Glover will make his 500th start this week in Texas. Glover joins to unpack what this large milestone means to him. David Skinns (15:04) Ben Carr (21:43) Lucas Glover (47:33) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AUGUSTA UNDERWAY TOMORROW| Mar. 28 Mar 28, 2023

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It's a special week in women's amateur golf. The Augusta National Women's Amateur starts tomorrow! Our wall-to-wall coverage of this special showcase of the game's future is already underway, with Paige Mackenzie, Beth Ann Nichols, Steve Burkowski, Brentley Romine, among others on the premises who are here to get you ready for that first tee shot tomorrow. Back on the PGA TOUR, it's a do or die week at the Valero Texas Open! One Masters invite remains, and only the winner can get his hands on it. Eric Cole is in the field fighting for that final spot, he caught up with George and Eamon as his whirlwind rookie season continues. Rickie Fowler will be in the field as well, hoping to avoid missing the Masters for the second straight season. Does he have the firepower to break his winless drought in dramatic fashion this week? Our crew discusses. Eric Cole (57:28) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BURNS BABY BURNS! | Mar. 27 Mar 27, 2023

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Sam Burns is a PGA TOUR winner once again! After three wins last season, the LSU alum got it done for his biggest win yet: The final WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. George & Eamon bring in John Wood to discuss what it means for Burns to hit his stride with the Masters just over the horizon. Celine Boutier won in thrilling fashion on the LPGA Tour, besting 2021 Solheim Cup teammate Georgia Hall in a playoff in the Drive On LPGA Championship. Beth Ann Nichols drops by to talk about Boutier’s third LPGA win and the loaded stretch upcoming on the LPGA Tour. In the ladies amateur ranks, Jess Baker is getting ready for one of the most important weeks in her career. The R&A Ladies Amateur champion is gearing up for the Augusta National Women’s Amateur! She stops by to share what she’s most excited about for the week to come. Back on the PGA TOUR, Beau Hossler is getting his last prep work done before the Valero Texas Open this week. He joins Eamon and George to discuss the state of his game heading into an event he nearly won in 2022. Lastly, 11-time PGA TOUR winner John Cook hung up his spikes for good this past weekend on the PGA TOUR Champions. The longtime Golf Channel contributor calls into the show to reflect upon his final competitive start and a long journey in professional golf. Jess Baker (43:48) John Cook (50:37) Beau Hossler (1:01:26) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE LAST FIRST DAY OF WGC MATCH PLAY | Mar. 22 Mar 22, 2023

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The swan song is on for the WGC era as the Dell Technologies Match Play starts its final edition today in Austin, Texas. Todd Lewis joins us throughout the morning with updates on the field as players begin competing in pool play. Yesterday, we got divergent answers from world no.2 Jon Rahm and no.3 Rory McIlroy about the USGA and R&A proposal to roll back the golf ball. George and Eamon discuss how the two titans disagree and then share their thoughts on the matter. It's World Water Day today! USGA Green Section Managing Director Matt Pringle stops by to discuss how the national governing body of the game is committed to reducing water usage on then nation's courses. In the ladies game, Agathe Laisne is getting ready to tee it up in the LPGA this week after winning earlier this month on the EPSON TOUR. Laisne talks to us about her success in the pro game so far, and how she plans to parlay it into permanent status at the game's highest level. Nick Gabrelcik is an accomplished amateur golfer already, even though he's yet to complete his freshman year at the University of Northern Florida. The no. 12 player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking discusses his ascendant career with us, highlighted recently by an eagle and a made cut in his hometown PGA TOUR event: The Valspar Championship. Headed back to Austin, Willie Nelson's son Lukas is not only a strong musician in his own right but also an accomplished golfer. Lukas chats with us about his love of golf, how the Austin area has evolved in his lifetime and his new album. Matt Pringle (20:02) Agatha Laisne (26:09) Nick Gabrelcik (30:59) Lukas Nelson (37:04) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JOEL IN CONTROL | Mar. 21 Mar 21, 2023

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Joel Dahmen was already a PGA TOUR winner before "FULL SWING" came out, and now he and his caddie Geno Bonnalie have added 'Netflix Sensation' to their resumes! Joel joins the show from the Corales Puntacana Championship to discuss his newfound fame, and the state of his game. Back in Austin, NBC course reporter Curt Byrum calls in to give a preview of the Match Play field with Eamon & George as the players get ready to tee it up tomorrow. Elsewhere in the capital, University of Texas Women's Golf star Bohyun Park joins the show to discuss her promising amateur career and how a childhood connection with Lydia Ko helped set her on a successful path. Back to the ladies pro ranks, Gabriella Ruffels comes on the show after winning her first Epson Tour event of the season to give us an inside look at her path to LPGA membership. Joel Dahmen: 14:48 Curt Byrum: 30:36 Gabriela Ruffels: 1:03:46 Bohyun Park: 1:11:01 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MATCH PLAY JUST DAYS AWAY! | Mar. 20 Mar 20, 2023

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This week could be the swan song for the WGC Dell-Technologies Match Play! The tour announced that the event will not return to Austin next season, but should the tour really go without a match play event? George and Eamon discuss, and get fresh takes from former Match Play champions Kevin Kizner & Billy Horschel. University of Texas alumnus & 2-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw is an Austin guy through and through, having grown up in the capital city! He joins the show to talk about everything from the USGA's proposed model local rule about rolling back hitting distance, as well as what the vibe could be like at a Master's Champions dinner that will have a lot of LIV Golfers on the guest list. Ben Crenshaw (16:35) Billy Horschel (30:01) Kevin Kizner (57:11) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BURNS' QUEST FOR A THREE-PEAT! | MAR. 15 Mar 15, 2023

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With lots of talk around the newly proposed Model Local Rule (MLR) regarding the impact of hitting distance in golf, released by the USGA and R&A, some of the game's top players share their thoughts. World Golf Hall of Famer, Lanny Wadkins joins us to share his opinion on the newly proposed MLR. After a runner-up finish at the Augusta National Women's Amateur last year, LSU Tiger Latanna Stone joins to discuss her expectations going into this year’s Augusta National Women's Amateur. Sam Burns is vying to be one of four players on the PGA Tour to defend their title three years in a row. Burns is looking to add his name to that list at the Valspar Championship this week. Later we hear from 2022 Hoag Classic Champion, Retief Goosen. Goosen updates us on his health and the state of his game going into his title defense at the Hoag Classic. Future NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber, joins to discuss this weekend's events there at Valspar. Lanny Wadkins (17:13) Lantana Stone (34:34) Retief Goosen (49:57) Ronde Barber (57:25) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DISTANCE PROPOSAL UPDATE | MAR. 14 Mar 14, 2023

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The USGA and R&A propose a new Model Local Rule (MLR) to address the impact of distance in golf, which would require the use of golf balls tested under modified launch conditions. The MLR is intended for use only in elite competitions and, if adopted, will have no impact on recreational golf. George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch talk with USGA CEO, Mike Whan and Chief Executive of the R&A, Martin Slumbers amongst others to help break down what all this means for the future of the game. Mike Whan and Martin Slumbers (2:57) Matt Adams (44:31) Michael Clayton (1:00:03) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WINNER, WINNER, PANCAKES FOR DINNER? | MAR. 13 Mar 13, 2023

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After beating one of the strongest fields in golf and claiming his sixth PGA Tour victory, Scottie Scheffler told the press he was looking forward to potentially celebrating with his family over his grandma’s pancakes! Scheffler’s 88-year-old grandmother was there front and center to witness her grandson become the 2023 Players Champion. Not only is this Scheffler’s sixth PGA Tour victory, but even sweeter, he reascended to world #1. It was an exciting week at TPC Sawgrass with three aces on the infamous 17th hole. George Savaricas, Eamon Lynch and Paige Mackenzie unpack this week’s highs and lows. With lots of history made over the weekend, John Wood, our on-course reporter, joins to do a deeper dive on the Players Championship. Later we catch up with 1998 Players Champion, Justin Leonard. John Wood (44:42) Justin Leonard (54:25) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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