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Tiger, Rory, JT headline a loaded field at Quail Hollow May 02, 2018

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The post-Masters hangover is over, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are back in action and we're counting down the days to the U.S. Open with a great run of golf in May that starts with the Wells Fargo in Charlotte this weekend. Kyle and Chip discuss Quail Hollow as the post-All Star Break tournament in the PGA Tour season (2:00), what to expect from the course (4:30), Patrick Reed's return to competition after winning the Masters (6:00), Rickie Fowler (12:45) and the headliners to expect in the mix on Sunday (17:30), what to expect with Tiger in the field at a course where he's had mixed success (24:00) and interesting takeaways from Kyle's research into what golfers convert contention into wins the most at majors (32:00).

Masters recap: Tiger, Phil, Reed, Spieth, will McIlroy win at Augusta? Apr 11, 2018

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Kyle Porter is back from Augusta National, and having had many peach ice cream sandwiches he's an expert on everything that happened at the Masters. Kyle and Chip discuss whether this was an elite Masters (1:30), the polarizing case of Patrick Reed (8:00), if Rory McIlroy just missed one of the best chances he'll get to win a green jacket (22:00), Jordan Spieth vs. Augusta National Golf Club (30:00), attention on the U.S. Open for Rickie Fowler and Phil Mickelson and where Tiger Woods stands after his first major back in action. This episode is sponsored by www.ziprecruiter.com.

2018 Masters Preview, Part II: 18 over-unders on Rory, Tiger, Spieth, more Apr 03, 2018

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The First Cut Podcast found its footing in the lands of over-under debates, so Chip has prepared 18 over-unders for Kyle to pick. The props cover everything from high and low score for stars like Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth to the average score on one of Augusta's toughest holes and snacks consumed by Kyle in the media center.

2018 Masters Preview, Part I: Picks to win, top-10 lock, sleepers Apr 03, 2018

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Before Kyle takes off to head to Augusta it's time for the final word on expert picks heading into The Masters. Kyle and Chip talk storylines before diving into their picks to win (8:15), top-10 locks (16:00), sleepers (20:00) and surprise predictions (27:00).

Ranking the 2018 Masters Field with Brendan Porath Mar 29, 2018

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SB Nation's Brendan Porath joins the show to debate and discuss Kyle's 1-86 ranking of the 2018 Masters field. Brendan, Kyle and Chip talk re-watching old Masters broadcasts (3:00), how the amateurs stack up against each other and the former champions (7:00), potential one-round wonders (19:00), an over-Under on Bryson DeChambeau wins (32:00), expectations for Rickie Fowler (42:00) and then Brendan and Kyle compare their top 10s (48:00).

Houston Open preview, Masters Rootability Rankings Mar 26, 2018

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The question, "What can we take away from Bubba Watson's match play win? (4:30)" kicks off the show with a few minutes of discussion on the weekend's WGC match play event. Then it's on to the top storylines from the Houston Open (10:00), with Kyle's picks on the winner, a top-lock and sleeper (17:00). Then our Masters 2018 Preview kicks off with the Rootability Rankings, talking fan-favorites and who we want to win at Augusta this year (23:30). Today's episode is sponsored by www.ZipRecruiter.com

2018 is shaping up to be an all-time year for golf Mar 20, 2018

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Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas have already notched wins in 2018. Jason Day, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson have ended droughts and done the same. Tiger Woods is back, not just to completing full weekends but competing on Sunday to win. All of that has happened, and we haven't even gotten to The Masters yet. Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson talk Rory (4:00), Tiger (15:30), Rickie Fowler and Bryson DeChambeau (27:30) and all of the highlights from the last two weeks on the PGA Tour.

Phil's race to 50 wins, JT to No. 2 in the world, Valspar preview Mar 07, 2018

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap an exhilarating weekend in golf. Highlights include thoughts on Phil Mickelson's first win since 2013 (3:30), Shubhanker Sharma's meteoric rise up the rankings and recent Masters invite (16:00) , JT's move to No. 2 in the world and whether this hot streak will include a major win (24:00) and Valspar Championship preview, picks to win and sleepers to watch (37:30).

JT's historic pace, Tiger's new swing, WGC-Mexico picks Feb 27, 2018

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Kyle begins with a look at Justin Thomas' early pro career against Jordan Spieth's (2:00). Then he and Chip talk Tiger's return to contention (11:00) and other Honda Classic takeaways, what to make of JT ejecting a fan (22:30) and who is going to win at WGC-Mexico (28:00).

Rory says Spieth is underrated, Honda Classic picks Feb 20, 2018

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Kyle and Chip dive into lessons learned from the end of the California swing as we transition to Florida and look ahead to the Honda Classic. This week's episode includes what Bubba Watson's win at Riveriera means for his 2018 outlook (3:30), Phil Mickelson's continued success (7:00), the highs and lows of Tiger Woods' game right now (15:00), Rickie Fowler being favored by Vegas over Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy at the Honda Classic (23:00) and diving into Rory McIlroy's suggestion that Jordan Spieth is underrated (34:00).

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