The First Cut Golf

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Ryder Cup Preview (9/26) Sep 26, 2018

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson lay out their final predictions and expectations for the Ryder Cup. Topics include official score prediction (3:00), whether the Patrick Reed-Jordan Spieth pairing has run its course (12:00), a scouting report of the European team (20:00), over-under picks for points won for the top players (29:00) and much more. This episode is sponsored by www.ZipRecruiter.com

Tiger's win is the perfect finale to the PGA Tour season (9/24) Sep 24, 2018

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In a season that was dominated by the rush of Tiger Woods' return to contending in major championships, what better way to bring it to a close than his first victory since 2013? Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson talk about the memorable performance (3:00), his apparent embrace of the fanfare surrounding it all (10:00) and more takeaways from the Tour Championship (16:30). Plus early Ryder Cup week thoughts (20:15) and more.

Tour Championship Preview (9/19) Sep 19, 2018

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss the big announcement from Congressional Club (2:00) and the changes coming to the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup starting in 2019 (7:30). Then its on to the Tour Championship at East Lake, where Tony Finau is making a run at winning without winning (22:00), Tiger Woods' performance will dictate the conversation for 2019 (24:00) and some of the top American golfers are looking to gain some momentum heading into the Ryder Cup (27:00).

Grading U.S., European Ryder Cup Teams (9/13) Sep 13, 2018

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap Keegan Bradley's win over Justin Rose in the BMW Championship (5:00), the big takeaways from Tiger Woods going low (10:00), why the European Ryder Cup locker room is hard to root against (22:00) and a side-by-side comparison grading the United States and European Ryder Cup teams against each other (27:00).

Why players with a lot to prove excel in the playoffs (9/5) Sep 05, 2018

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Bryson DeChambeau's win over the weekend, his second straight in as many FedEx Cup Playoff events, locked up a spot on the United States' Ryder Cup team and continued a trend regarding late season and postseason success among PGA Tour stars. Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson break down competing motivations at this time in the calendar (3:00), what Bryson brings to the Ryder Cup team and whether Tony Finau is a lock for the 12th spot (9:45), storylines for the BMW Championship (22:45) and much more. This episode is sponsored by www.ZipRecruiter.com

Did Bryson clinch a Ryder Cup spot? (8/29) Aug 29, 2018

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Kyle and Chip break down what Bryson DeChambeau's win means for his Ryder Cup chances and the potential scenarios ahead with the captain's pick announcements in the coming weeks (5:00). Plus, slowly getting used to what to expect from Tiger (12:00) and picks for the weekend playoff action in Boston (24:00).

FedEx Cup Playoffs Preview (8/21) Aug 21, 2018

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss the golf rarity that was Brant Sneder shooting 59 with a bogey (3:30), whether Jordan Spieth or Rory McIlroy is more likely to make a late run in the playoffs (12:00), Tiger Woods' FedEx Cup forecast (19:30) and players could earn or solidify Ryder Cup captain's picks in the first two playoff events (25:30).

Tiger won everything but the Wanamaker (8/14) Aug 14, 2018

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Kyle Porter is back from the PGA Championship, joining Chip Patterson to talk Tiger's performance and what it says about his future in major championship golf (3:15), a deep dive into Brooks Koepka's place among golf's elite after his third win in six major starts (23:00), Rory roasting Kyle's footwear in the middle of a round and other behind the scenes stories (43:45). Also, predictions and expectations for the Ryder Cup captains picks (59:40).

PGA Championship Preview (8/6) Aug 06, 2018

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the 100th PGA Championship, starting with Kyle's preparation for on-site coverage and what to expect from the course (1:30). Then they guys break down Justin Thomas' WGC win (6:30), and what we saw from Tiger Woods (10:00) and Rory McIlroy (18:00) as all three prepare to play together at the PGA Championship. Plus, about that Phil commercial (24:00) and expert picks the week's action at Bellerive (30:00).

Tiger's Firestone success, DJ or Rory for the PGA, Ryder Cup cut line Aug 02, 2018

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It's a road game for Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson but the First Cut takes no weeks off, particularly during golf's elite early August schedule. First, why WGC's, and Bridgestone in particular, get overlooked (2:00), Dustin Johnson's chances to dominate the next couple of weeks (6:15), what Kyle saw at The Open that has him confident in Rory McIlroy (9:00) and plenty of Tiger talk regarding expectations for Firestone and the PGA (16:25). Plus, a philosophical conversation on how the value of wins, missed cuts, top-10s and how the financial side of golf has changed players' approach to tournaments compared to decades before (21:00), Bryson DeChambeau's meltdown in Germany (27:05) and Ryder Cup roster watch with two weeks left for players to qualify automatically (31:00).

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