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Brendan Porath Goes Deep on Brooks Koepka, Harry Vardon and Bob Cousy (6/25) Jun 25, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Brendan Porath (SB Nation, Shotgun Start, Golf Channel personality) dive into where they stand with Brooks Koepka (2:09), jump into historically great major totals (11:09), participate in a little Tuesday trivia (19:39) and pump out the surest bets in golf (24:11).

Chez, Sucher and the other Chip (06/24) Jun 24, 2019

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Kyle Porter is joined by Sean Martin of PGATour.com to discuss the new triumvirate of Chez Reavie, Zack Sucher and Chip McDaniel (1:05) as well as the old guard of Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth (22:20). This week's stock up/stock down presented by TD Ameritrade takes a dive into the pro debuts of Viktor Hovland and Matthew Wolff (27:28) and they end discussing why golf on the PGA Tour is still a (sort of) old man's game (37:10).

Travelers Championship Preview (06/19) Jun 19, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the weekend action in Connecticut. First, noting a surprising field of stars one week after the U.S. Open (2:00), wondering if we're underrating Brooks Koepka's current run in major championships (5:15) and the Perfect Finish for the Travelers Championship (12:45). Then, then path to a PGA Tour card for Matthew Wolf and Viktor Hovland as they make their pro debuts (15:10) and expert picks (winner, top-10 lock and sleeper) for the weekend action (21:50).

Where did Koepka, Rory, DJ, Spieth fall short? (06/18) Jun 18, 2019

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Sean Martin of PGATour.com and Kyle Porter join Chip Patterson from California for a final review of the 2019 U.S. Open. First, where Koepka's Sunday effort falls in this run of major championship success (2:00), whether too much is being made about Jordan Spieth and Michael Greller's relationship (7:21) and what went wrong for Dustin Johnson in a woeful showing given the expectations (13:00). Then, another good showing for Xander (19:00), Gary Woodland's future trajectory (23:00), a strange week for Justin Rose (28:00), how to feel about Rory McIlroy's performance and much more.

Live Recap from Pebble Beach (06/17) Jun 17, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap Gary Woodland's win over Brooks Koepka at the 2019 U.S. Open. First, Kyle's impressions of Pebble Beach from seeing the championship in person (2:00) and then a guess at what the first major win means for Gary Woodland (9:30). Then, what to make of Tiger Woods' up-and-down showing this week (19:10) and how to compare the contending efforts from Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy (23:15).

Live from Pebble Beach (06/12) Jun 12, 2019

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Kyle Porter checks in with Chip Patterson live from Pebble Beach to make final expert picks for the 2019 U.S. Open. First, general expectations for the scoring this week with the USGA's adjustments (2:20), Brooks Koepka's on-site swagger (9:30) and predicting the Perfect Finish for the weekend (14:22). Finally, our picks for winner, top-10, sleeper and a few best predictions (17:36).

Phil's chance at the slam, other U.S. Open storylines (06/11) Jun 11, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss big talking points heading into the weekend. First, the USGA's impact on Pebble Beach (3:00) and what to expect from Phil Mickelson in pursuit of the career grand slam (10:30). Then, how we put Brooks Koepka in context if he wins (16:30), whether Dustin Johnson is flying below the radar and more storylines of note (24:15).

Rory makes golf, a hard sport, look easy (06/10) Jun 10, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap Rory McIlroy's win at the Canadian Open and start to preview the U.S. Open. First, recapping Rory's final round 61 (2:00) and guessing at why his 2019 success has been overlooked by many (6:45). Then, looking at the weekend performances from Graeme McDowell and Brooks Koepka in Stock Up-Stock Down (14:00), all the non-Tiger reasons that Tiger Woods can win at Pebble Beach (20:22) and a trend in Rory's PGA Tour wins in Stat of the Day (27:00).

What kind of player will succeed at Pebble? (06/05) Jun 05, 2019

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PGATour.com's Sean Martin returns to discuss Patrick Cantlay and preview the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. First, Sean's memories of following Cantlay on the college and amateur circuit (1:15), thoughts on how Pebble Beach's setup might impact the kind of golfer that wins the U.S. Open (9:45) and notable performances from the sectional qualifying (18:15). Then, an unbelievable story from golf's history about the Canadian Open winner who beat Bobby Jones by a record 16 strokes in 1919 (25:00) and predicting the Perfect Finish for the RBC Canadian Open this weekend (33:30).

Mailbag: Is Pebble Beach Phil's last chance at the slam? (06/04) Jun 04, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the Canadian Open and respond to mailbag questions. First, looking at the results of the U.S. Open sectional qualifying (1:05) and some fascinating Canadian Open trivia (6:20). Then it's on to the mailbag, addressing Phil Mickelson's shot at completing the career grand slam (12:30), who would have won the four recent Koepka majors if he wasn't in the field and more. Finally, expert picks and predictions for the Canadian Open (25:21).

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