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Open Championship Weekend Preview (07/19) Jul 19, 2019

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Kyle Porter, Mark Immelman and Chip Patterson discuss the first two rounds of the Open Championship. First, Rory McIlroy's nearly legendary effort to make the cut (1:05), what to make of both Tiger and Phil missing the cut together for the first time in over two decades of majors (7:10) and whether Jordan Spieth's early round success is sustainable through the weekend (11:15). Then, thoughts on Shane Lowry, J.B. Holmes and the top of the leaderboard (17:00), why Royal Portrush has been the star (24:00) and predicting the Perfect Finish for the weekend (27:00).

Open Championship Preview Part II with Mark Immelman (7/16) Jul 16, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman look ahead to the Open Championship at Royal Portrush and how this just might be the best major to watch on TV. First, a close examination of Portrush (2:36), how Brooks Koepka doesn't practice (9:35), what this major means for Tiger Woods (12:30), how this Open in Northern Ireland affects Rory McIlroy (19:30), and some under-the-radar picks for this event (27:44).

Open Championship Preview Part I (07/15) Jul 15, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap the weekend action and look ahead to the Open Championship. First, a look back at the incredible Open finishes since 2013 (1:52) and a recap of the John Deere Classic and other weekend headlines (5:30). Then Stock Up, Stock Down looks at Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar and Viktor Hovland (12:08) and the Stat of the Day focuses on the most top-10s in the last 40 majors (19:45).

Sean Martin on Wolff, Morikawa, Rory and more Jul 10, 2019

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PGATour.com's Sean Martin shares Matthew Wolff's backstory and more with Chip Patterson. First, Sean's California connection to Wolff and the golf movement around his game (2:15), why Collin Morikawa has the perfect game to match that early success (9:25) and predicting the Perfect Finish for the John Deere (15:50). Finally, some Open Championship thoughts including why Rory's major success since his last major win gets overlooked (18:45).

John Deere preview with Mark Immelman (07/09) Jul 09, 2019

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CBS Sports' Mark Immelman joins Chip Patterson to preview the John Deere Classic. First, what to make of Matt Wolff winning as quickly as Tiger Woods and what's next for the 20-year old star (1:40), the Big 3-like dynamic to the new rookies (4:00) and expectations for their performance at the John Deere Classic (8:00). Then, how an Irish Open win highlighted Jon Rahm's current form (14:25) and whether Rory McIlroy's season will be a success without an Open Championship win (19:00).

Wolff one-ups Bryson in first PGA Tour win (07/08) Jul 08, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap Matthew Wolff's win at the 3M Open. First, Matthew Wolff superfan Kyle Porter on how to balance Wolff's win with his own family vacation (1:00) and a deeper dive on what it means in the short-term and long-term for Wolff's career (3:45). Then, a Stock Up-Stock Down look at Bryson DeChambeau (13:45) and takeaways from Jon Rahm's Irish Open win (21:30).

Twitter Mailbag, 3M Open Picks (07/03) Jul 02, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson field questions from listeners and preview the 3M Open. First, the mailbag opens with discussions on the best trophy, Jason Day and the 2019 Player of the Year race (2:30) before pivoting to The Open at Portrush and more (8:30). Then, our Perfect Finish for the 3M Open (25:50), sleepers, top-10 lock and pick to win (28:00).

The annual late-season turn to Europe (07/02) Jul 02, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the Irish Open and discuss the upcoming European Tour swing. First, how the PGA Tour and European Tour schedules overlap and what it means for golf's top stars later in the year (1:45) and why the unique setup is just one of many reasons to check out the Irish Open this weekend in Lahinch (8:00). Then, Trivia Tuesday focuses on Phil Mickelson's recent form (14:30) and Brooks Koepka's finishes in non-majors (22:12).

How winning changes your career (07/01) Jul 01, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap Nate Lashley's win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. First, a look at Lashley's career and his effort to even make the field for the event (2:45) and a look at the disparity in points awarded for winning as opposed to a high leaderboard finish (9:45). Then, Stock Up-Stock Down spotlights Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed (17:15) and Kyle uses Steve Stricker's record-breaking win at the U.S. Senior Open to highlight his dominance in the 2013 season (26:00).

Mark Immelman Previews the Rocket Mortgage Classic (6/26) Jun 26, 2019

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Kyle Porter is joined by Mark Immelman to discuss Dustin Johnson's season (4:11), Gary Woodland's return (11:38), their most underrated players of the year (20:34), the Amstel Light perfect finish to the Rocket Mortgage Classic (26:00) and who they think will win at the Detroit Golf Club (29:26).

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