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We need a Spieth-Reed showdown in Texas (05/08) May 09, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson predict the perfect finish for the weekend action. First, looking back at the story of the first amateur to win the US Open (2:30) and what the leaderboard looked like in 2010 when Jordan Spieth made his Byron Nelson debut as a 16-year old amateur (6:53). Then, the stat that supports Brooks Koepka as the best major player since the start of 2015 (10:00), Tony Romo prop bets for the tournament (17:20) and predicting the perfect finish to the tournament ahead (19:32).

Koepka, Spieth, Romo headline Byron Nelson field (05/07) May 07, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson are joined by Sean Martin of PGATour.com to preview the weekend action. First, Kyle and Chip review Tiger Woods' Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony (2:33), debate whether Phil actually hit a home run in his latest viral video (7:15) and take their best guess at Tony Romo's score as a member of the field at the AT&T Byron Nelson (10:15). Then, Sean Martin joins the show for unique perspective on Max Homa (22:33), followed by a "Who's No. 1" roundtable (29:45) and picks to win this weekend (38:00).

A win for the grinders (05/06) May 06, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss Max Homa's win at the Wells Fargo, where Rory fell short and more. First, what we can learn about the grind of professional golf in Homa's story (1:18), what kept Rory from being able to maintain his strong first round (9:30) and a Stock Up-Stock Down breakdown for Sergio Garcia (16:28). Then, the latest in the Koepka-Chamblee feud (23:30), Stat of the Day and Over-Unders of the Week (32:18).

Rory turns 30, listener mailbag, Wells Fargo preview (05/01) May 01, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson field questions from listeners and preview the Wells Fargo Championship. First, where Rory stands at this point in his career with his 30th birthday coming up on Saturday (4:23), how golfers deal with social media in the wake of Lexi Thompson's decision to step away from the platform (11:00) and what to make of Justin Thomas' wrist injury (17:08). Then it's on to the mailbag, with several questions on how Tiger influenced the career of his peers (25:36) and finally a preview and picks to win this weekend in Charlotte (37:56).

Sean Martin live from Wells Fargo Championship (04/30) Apr 30, 2019

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Sean Martin of PGATour.com joins Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson to break down under the radar stories in golf. First, the story of Mickey Wright's 1961 win at Augusta Country Club in "On This Date" (3:00), a look back at the U.S. Opens played at Bethpage in 2002 and 2009 (6:41) and some Wells Fargo trivia (17:53). Then Sean Martin joins the show to discuss the player getting overlooked this season (24:53) and more from life under par and under the radar on the PGA Tour.

Jon Rahm wins everywhere (04/29) Apr 29, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap team play at the Zurich, Tiger Woods' schedule and more. First, what the Zurich Classic win means for Ryan Palmer as well as Jon Rahm (2:45) and other takeaways from the action touching on the brothers Koepka, the Fleetwood-Sergio duo and a missed cut for Adam Scott and Jason Day (8:00). Then, grading the team play event in Stock Up-Stock Down (16:15), whether Tiger Woods withdrawing from the Wells Fargo is concerning (22:45) plus Stat of the Day, Monday's Over-Unders and more (32:00).

Best pairings at the Zurich Classic (04/24) Apr 24, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the team competition in Louisiana this weekend. First, why Tiger's win at The Masters is the best-case scenario for year one of a rearranged schedule (3:16), what to expect from PGA Championship course conditions at its new May date (9:03) and a stock check for Adam Scott heading into his Zurich Classic pairing with Jason Day (14:00). Finally, our favorite pairings in this year's event (22:15) and the fantasy parings that we want to see in the future (30:50).

Where Tiger is most likely to win No. 82 (04/22) Apr 22, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson talk DJ's Sunday collapse and Tiger's 2019 future. First, celebrating Tiger's Friday night out with the green jacket (1:20) and then a deep dive on where we might see him log a record-tying PGA Tour win (5:50). Then, adjustments to Dustin Johnson's stock after a blown lead in Hilton Head (20:55) and the depths of the grind for Jordan Spieth (32:19).

RBC Heritage Preview (04/17) Apr 17, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson make picks for the weekend action in Hilton Head, South Carolina. First, why Tiger's physical transformations play a key part in appreciating his current success (2:20) and recapping the podcast's post-Augusta trip to Pinehurst (8:30). Then, previewing the weekend ahead with a strong field RBC Heritage (15:21) and a discussion of the best player without a PGA Tour win (19:00).

Live From Augusta Part IV (04/14) Apr 15, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Sean Martin of PGATour.com join Chip Patterson from Augusta to recap Tiger Woods' win at the 2019 Masters. First, the magnitude of Tiger's win (1:00), the impact of weather (12:00), what to make of Tony Finau and Brooks Koepka's performances (22:00), what the vibe was like Sunday morning for the uncommon start (35:00), biggest surprises/disappointments (41:00) and more.

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