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Euros crushed, but Rory faded at Tiger-less Bay Hill (03/11) Mar 11, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap the Arnold Palmer Invitational and look ahead to the Players Championship. First, why Bay Hill's setup played into the hands of European stars (1:10), whether Rory McIlroy's Sunday performances are an indicator of struggles or a future breakthrough (5:50) and if Rickie Fowler can ever be trusted to win when he's in contention (11:51). Plus, why Francesco Molinari is playing the best golf of his career at 36 (15:30) and how The Players compares to the year's biggest events (28:10).

Tiger sits, rules drama continues, picks to win at Bay Hill (03/06) Mar 06, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. First, reason to be concerned about Tiger Woods' neck injury (1:08), the continued fallout from the USGA vs. the PGA Tour stars in regards to rules (12:25) and what it might look like for the tour to break out on its own (21:06). Then, the keys to winning at Bay Hill (31:05), storylines to watch and picks to win (35:21).

Justin, we need to talk (03/04) Mar 04, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap the Honda Classic in Palm Beach and discuss Justin Thomas' war of words with the USGA. First, Vijay Singh's transition into fan favorite (2:27), how to grade Rickie Fowler's Sunday surge (10:25), whether Brooks Koepka had one of the best weeks in the field (13:50) and whether Ryan Palmer had one of the best rounds of the year with his 63 (16:02). Then, Justin Thomas going toe-to-toe with the USGA (18:11) and how it continues a trend of player empowerment across professional sports (23:05).

DJ vs. Rory (02/26) Feb 26, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson compare Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy after DJ's win in Mexico. First, the robotic greatness of DJ with a hot putter (1:48), where Rory fell short on Sunday (8:21) and the challenges of converting incredible talent into consistent winning on the PGA Tour (15:00). Plus, grading Tiger Woods' performance in Mexico (27:15) and assembling a World Golf Championship All-Star team (32:15).

WGC-Mexico Preview (02/20) Feb 20, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson break down a star-studded field for the weekend action in Mexico. First, everyone's favorite late-February golfer guessing game, 'Puerto Rico or Mexico?' (1:20) and a review of the WGC format with names to watch from the exclusive field (8:35). Plus, why Adam Scott is awesome (14:00), picks to win (20:30), sleepers and storylines to follow heading into the weekend (27:17).

JB outlasts JT, Tiger thrills at Riviera (02/18) Feb 18, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap a windy and rainy weekend at the Genesis Open. First, what the win means for JB Holmes (1:30), what went wrong for Justin Thomas (8:25) and how we should grade Tiger's play at a course where he's never won (17:27). Plus, Jordan Spieth continues a troubling trend of late-tournament struggles (26:15) and the debate for top golfer in the game right now starts to heat up (33:30).

Singing in the rain (02/14) Feb 14, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson spend Thursday's rain delay discussing Matt Kuchar and more. First, the latest on the Kuchar tipping scandal (1:54), when players really start to turn their attention to Augusta (14:07), Tiger's struggles at Riviera and what to expect from him (18:26) along with other golfers to watch in the field (23:55).

What Phil's Pebble win means for his U.S. Open chances (02/11) Feb 11, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap the drama from Phil Mickelson's Monday finish at Pebble Beach. First, why Phil Mickelson wanted to keep playing in the darkness on Sunday (1:45) and what the win means for his U.S. Open chances at Pebble Beach in June (6:04). Plus, Paul Casey's missed opportunity (15:30), a disappointing week for Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson (17:58) and why Jason Day might be a sleeper pick to win a major in 2019 (29:44).

Jordan Spieth (02/06) Feb 06, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson break down the week in golf and Jordan Spieth joins the show. First, an early preview of the weekend action at Pebble Beach (5:33), including what to expect from Dustin Johnson (10:05) after a win overseas and Brooks Koepka's comments on Sergio Garcia's DQ (13:45). Then its on to Kyle's conversation with Jordan Spieth (19:34), discussing why he's honest at press conferences (23:20), playing golf with U.S. Presidents (30:12) and much, much more.

Rickie's rollercoaster Sunday, Sergio's DQ and more (02/03) Feb 04, 2019

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap a busy weekend in golf, starting with Rickie Fowler's win at the Phoenix Open. First, Rickie's triple-bogey on 11 was one of many insane twists and turns on Sunday (0:55) and how does the win change any expectations for him moving forward (8:40). Plus, other takeaways from the weekend action (15:30) and whether the backlash to Sergio Garcia's misconduct on the European Tour is valid after this disqualification for damaging the greens (23:10).

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