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**The First Cut Golf**

The First Cut takes you inside the ropes of the golf world, on the PGA Tour and beyond. Tournament previews and picks, deep dives into the players and storylines that matter in the sport of golf. Rick Gehman (@RickRunGood) and Greg DuCharme (@therealGFD) join us every week for PGA Tour DFS, betting picks and information you need to know to win your ‘One and Done’ pools. Patrick McDonald (@pmcdonaldCBS) and Mark Immelman (@mark_immelman) bring you the news to know and expert analysis on the world’s most elite players.—‘First Cut’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Latest Episodes:

Saying Goodbye to the First Cut + 2025 Mexico Open Tournament Recap | The First Cut Podcast Feb 24, 2025

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Rick Gehman, Patrick McDonald, Greg DuCharme and Mark Immelman recap the 2025 Mexico Open.

(0:00) Intro + the end of an era

(15:22) Mexico Open Recap - Brian Campbell over Aldrich Potgieter in a playoff

(41:10) Best Bets

(53:00) Saying goodbye to the First Cut + KP makes an appearance!!

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🎙ABOUT THE SHOW

The First Cut brings you everything you need to know in the world of professional golf. Nearly every day Rick Gehman, Mark Immelman, Greg DuCharme, and Patrick McDonald bring you the best analysis in the game. From DFS to betting previews, interviews and recaps… everything golf is on the table when you listen to The First Cut.

Aldrich Potgieter Welcome to the Show! - 2025 Mexico Open Friday Recap | The First Cut Podcast Feb 22, 2025

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Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme recap the first two rounds of the 2025 Mexico Open.

(0:00) Intro + Breaking News! - Spieth late commits to the Cognizant

(4:43) Strong Thursdays, Slow Fridays - Ventura, Knapp & Hall

(14:53) Akshay Bhatia, the pre-tournament favorite, is playing as advertised

(17:16) A pair of 1x winners on Tour in the mix - Jaeger, Rai

(23:45) Aldrich Potgieter is trying to run away with this thing

(30:30) Betting Favorites

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TGL's Big Day, West Coast Superlatives + 2025 Mexico Open Preview | The First Cut Podcast Feb 18, 2025

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Rick Gehman, Greg DuCharme and Mark Immelman talk TGL's big day, select some west coast superlatives and preview this week's Mexico Open.

(0:00) Intro

(2:05) TGL dominates Presidents’ Day in the golf world

(14:40) West Coast Superlatives - West Coast King, Biggest Concerns & Ryder Cup

(28:33) Mexico Open Preview - Picks, Storylines

(34:15) Best Bets

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DFS Preview - 2025 Mexico Open Picks, Strategy, Fades | The First Cut Podcast Feb 17, 2025

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Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme preview the Mexico Open with DFS picks, strategy and fades. Everything you need for your lineups this week.

(0:00) Intro + It’s Vidanta! And a national open

(3:37) Vidanta Vallarta Course Breakdown

(8:57) 10k | Three golfers, and they’re all overpriced

(17:17) 9k | Is it time for Michael KIm to be the play?

(23:44) 8k | Defending champion Jake Knapp headlines this range

(29:27) 7k | “Oh! This is the guy” - Greg DuCharme

(38:58) 6k | The 6k range in a weak field is…slim pickins

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Ludvig Aberg Races to a Win at Torrey Pines - 2025 Genesis Invitational | The First Cut Podcast Feb 17, 2025

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Rick Gehman, Patrick McDonald and Greg DuCharme recap the 2025 Genesis Invitational.

(0:00) Intro + Mark Immelman’s Rickie Fowler outfit

(2:30) Ludvig “AI” Aberg is the 2025 Genesis Invitational winner

(14:14) Maverick McNealy goes 68-64 on the weekend, almost steals the tournament

(22:55) Other Notables: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and the Final Group

(40:38) Best Bets

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A Scottie/Rory Weekend Battle? - 2025 Genesis Invitational Open | The First Cut Podcast Feb 15, 2025

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Rick Gehman and Patrick McDonald recap the first 36 holes at the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines.

(0:00) Intro + Rick has Valentine's Day plans!

(1:55) Two completely different tests on Thursday and Friday but a very soft golf course

(4:46) The Lurkers - Nick Dunlap, Wyndham Clark

(8:45) Ludvig Aberg is making another splash at Torrey Pines

(12:00) Denny McCarthy is in contention at another difficult course

(14:35) Rory McIlroy cards a Friday 67

(18:00) Scottie Scheffler’s 67 + the drop on No. 11

(25:08) Davis Thompson takes the lead into the weekend

(27:11) Betting Favorites

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Back to Torrey Pines - 2025 Genesis Invitational Preview - Picks, Storylines, Best Bets | The First Cut Podcast Feb 11, 2025

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Rick Gehman, Patrick McDonald, Greg DuCharme and Mark Immelman discuss the latest around the world of golf and preview the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines.

(0:00) Intro + who made money on the Super Bowl

(2:48) News & Notes: LIV Golf in the 2025 Open Championship, LIV Adelaide & more

(23:23) We’re so back! Genesis Invitational Preview at Torrey Pines

(35:39) Best Bets

#Golf #PGATour #GolfPodcast #GolfPicks #GolfBetting #BestBets #genesisinvitational #torreypines #GenesisPreview #firstcutpodcast #rorymcilroy #scottiescheffler #tigerwoods

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DFS Preview - 2025 Genesis Invitational Picks, Strategy, Fades | The First Cut Podcast Feb 10, 2025

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Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme preview the 2025 Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines with DFS picks, strategy and fades. Everything you need for you lineups this week.

(0:00) Intro + Greg’s son takes a stab at the Super Bowl score

(2:19) Course Breakdown: We were just here! - Torrey Pines South only

(10:42) 10k+ | “For the first time in three years, I think I’m fading Scottie Scheffler”

(21:15) 9k | Greg’s top choice is an unexpected name in this range

(28:23) 8k | There’s another Irishman we like here

(34:44) 7k | Lots of golfers to filter through

(41:43) 6k | Daniel Berger is $6,900?!?! + How low can you go?

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Thomas Detry Wins by a TOUCHDOWN on Super Bowl Sunday - 2025 WM Phoenix Open | First Cut Podcast Feb 09, 2025

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Rick Gehman, Patrick McDonald and Greg DuCharme recap the 2025 WM Phoenix Open.

(0:00) Intro

(2:08) Thomas Detry wins by a touchdown on Super Bowl Sunday

(13:39) Daniel Berger is officially back and is a blast to watch

(17:34) Other Notables: Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler

(27:30) Best Bets

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Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas all in the Mix in Phoenix | The First Cut Podcast Feb 08, 2025

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Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme recap the first 36 holes of the WM Phoenix Open.

(0:00) Intro + this course is so fun and so is this tournament

(5:20) Luke Clanton barely misses the cut, will have to wait a little longer for his PGA Tour card

(6:20) Wyndham Clark goes crazy on Thursday…doesn’t back it up on Friday + Taylor Moore

(10:02) Daniel Berger is straight vibin’ and in contention this weekend

(12:46) Scottie Scheffler finishes strong on Thursday, then goes vintage Scottie on Friday

(18:00) Justin Thomas is in the mix and has some swagger + more Tom Kim contention

(22:30) Is Jordan Spieth so back?

(27:39) Thomas Detry is in control with a two shot lead

(33:12) Betting Favorites

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