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06/27: Spieth's epic chip-in win, what's fueling Rory hate Jun 27, 2017

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson review the Jordan Spieth's all-time great hole-out to win in a playoff over Daniel Berger at the Travelers Championship. Kyle explains how Spieth's game and success set up for a Phil Mickelson-like career and helps Chip get to the bottom of the Rory McIlroy criticism that's started to heat up in recent weeks.

06/22: Inside the Phil Mickelson-Bones split, Travelers' expert picks Jun 22, 2017

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Kyle Porter breaks down Phil Mickelson's decision to switch up his caddie, ending a 25-year relationship with Bones, including what's next for both. Plus, a preview of the Travelers Championship and early look at the events leading up to the British Open.

06/19: U.S. Open highlights, lowlights: Koepka, Fowler, JT's 63 and more Jun 19, 2017

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Kyle Porter joins Chip Patterson on the road back from Erin Hills after witnessing Brooks Koepka run away from the field to win the 2017 U.S. Open on Sunday. Kyle and Chip judge Koepka against the top players in the world right now and grade out some of the other contenders in a recap of the season's second major.

06/14: US Open Preview: Sleepers, Expert Picks, Prop Bets Jun 14, 2017

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Part II of II in the official 2017 U.S. Open Preview. Kyle and Chip run down their list of sleepers, top-10 locks and offer up their prediction for the top five on the final leaderboard. Plus, the weirdest and best prop bets for the tournament.

06/13: US Open Preview: Course setup, the case for DJ to repeat Jun 14, 2017

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Part I of II in the official 2017 U.S. Open Preview. Kyle checks in from Erin Hlils with course setup information, an update on Phil Mickelson's chances at playing and makes the case for Dustin Johnson to be the first repeat winner since 1989.

06/07: How to quality for the U.S. Open, St. Jude expert picks Jun 06, 2017

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson review the U.S. Open qualification process ahead of next week's national championship at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. It's "open" to everyone, but what kind of golfer ends up with a realistic shot to make the field and who do they have to beat to do it? Plus, expert picks for the St. Jude Classic in Memphis.

06/06: Phil's U.S. Open future, why "drive for show, putt for dough" is wrong Jun 06, 2017

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Jason Dufner's win at The Memorial is the latest in a strong season for statistically average (or below-average) putters. Kyle explains his argument for the game being won away from the green, and shares a possible explanation for Phil Mickelson pulling out of the 2017 US Open to attend his daughter's high school graduation.

05/31: Picking the Memorial, going all-in on Jon Rahm May 30, 2017

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Kyle makes his expert picks for The Memorial, one of the most anticipated stops on the PGA Tour. Winner, top-10 lock, and a sleeper, along with what to expect from DJ, Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth and more.

05/30: Tiger Woods DUI fallout, Kisner and Spieth shine at Colonial May 30, 2017

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson react to Tiger Woods' DUI arrest over Memorial Day weekend and review Kevin Kisner's win over Jordan Spieth and others at Colonial.

05/24: Cooling off the Jordan Spieth hot takes, Colonial expert picks May 24, 2017

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Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the weekend action at Colonial Country Club, where defending champion Jordan Spieth looks to get back on track after two straight missed cuts. Picks for winner, top-10 lock and sleepers to watch in the second of two straight Texas tournaments.

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