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09/13: DJ, Spieth, Thomas headline penultimate playoff event Sep 13, 2017

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The BMW Championship will cut the field of competitors for the FedExCup Playoffs from 70 to 30, making this weekend the last chance for players to position themselves to make a run at the $10 million purse heading into next weekend's Tour Championship at East Lake. Kyle and Chip discuss expectations for Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas heading into the event, pick some players that will make a move from outside the top-30 and offer projections for the eventual playoff champion.

09/07: What Phil brings to the Presidents Cup, Justin Thomas' big win Sep 07, 2017

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Justin Thomas' win at the Dell Technologies Championship puts him in a good position to win the FedEx Cup, but did it lock up the PGA Tour Player of the Year race? Kyle Porter weighs in and discusses takeaways from the second playoff event, where Thomas bested Spieth in the final round for the win. Plus, breaking down the Presidents Cup rosters and dissecting the crazy circus that is the Long Drive Championship.

08/29: DJ-Spieth showdown brought all of the takes on golf's future Aug 29, 2017

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The FedEx Cup Playoffs got started in the best way possible, with Dustin Johnson beating Jordan Spieth with one of the shots of the year on the first playoff hole at the Northern Trust. But DJ's absurd line on his drive also started a conversation about where the game is headed, a take-storm that everyone (including Kyle Porter) weighed in on. Kyle and Chip recap all the fun from the first round of the playoffs and preview the next event, the Dell Technologies Championship.

08/24: Presidents Cup roster predictions, breakdown vs. International Team Aug 23, 2017

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The Presidents Cup is one month away. With two events left until the rosters are set, Kyle Porter joins Chip Patterson to make some predictions and preview the matchup between the United States and the International Team, talking head-to-head matchups, ideal pairings and much more.

08/23: FedEx Cup Preview, Northern Trust expert picks Aug 23, 2017

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The playoffs have arrived on the PGA Tour, and Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson are here with an explainer on the FedEx Cup format and a preview of the first event, the 125-player Northern Trust in Old Westbury, New York. Kyle weighs in with his winner, top-10 lock and sleeper for the event, along with thoughts on who could end up $10 million richer as the FedEx Cup champion in Atlanta next month.

08/20: FedEx Cup Playoff set, U.S. wins Solheim Cup Aug 21, 2017

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson review a busy weekend of golf. Not only did Henrik Stenson return to form with a win at the Wyndham Championship, but a handful of other players snuck inside the cut for the playoffs and battled to keep their PGA Tour card. Plus, extra hole action at the U.S. Amateur and Lexi Thompson's clutch play to help the United States win the Solheim Cup.

08/14: Instant reaction from Justin Thomas' PGA Championship win Aug 14, 2017

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Sunday delivered all the thrills as 24-year-old Justin Thomas broke out of a five-way tie for first place on the back nine to win his first major championship. Kyle Porter checks in from Quail Hollow on Sunday night with some instant reaction to JT's win, and talks with PGA Tour's Sean Martin about the event and what to look for over the next couple weeks of the season.

08/09: Expert Picks, PGA Championship preview with Peter Kostis Aug 09, 2017

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It's time to pick and preview the final major of the 2017 season. First, Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss the course changes (2:30), dueling narratives around Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth at Quail Hollow (5:30) then give their official picks for winner, top-10 lock, sleeper and bold predictions (11:45). Then, CBS Sports' Peter Kostis joins Kyle live from Quail Hollow to preview the tournament (23:30).

08/08: PGA Championship to May, Rory-Hideki takes from WGC-Bridgestone Aug 08, 2017

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PGA Championship week kicks off with the news that the tournament will be moving to May starting with Bethpage in 2019, slotting it between The Masters and the U.S. Open on the major championship calendar. Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson weigh in on the impact of the move (3:00). Plus, reactions to Rory McIlroy's caddie change (12:00) and Hideki Matsuyama's runaway win at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (23:45).

08/02: Over-Under Megamix II: Spieth, Rory, Koepka, US Open sites Aug 03, 2017

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Part 2 of our Over-Under super show puts Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy's career arcs side by side with predictions on major championship wins and career victories. Props for Brooks Koepka, Justin Rose, Tony Finau and future U.S. Open locations also included.

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