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2023 Genesis Scottish Open DFS Preview - Picks, Strategy, Fades | The First Cut Podcast Jul 10, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Sia Nejad to break down the Genesis Scottish Open from a DFS perspective. It's picks, strategy and fades in the final tune up before the Open Championship.

Intro, Course Breakdown: 0:00

10k: 8:37

9k: 14:30

8k: 24:20

7k: 31:54

6k: 40:16

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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, Kyle Porter, Mark Immelman, Greg DuCharme, Sia Nejad 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.

Sepp Straka Grabs 2nd PGA Tour Victory - 2023 John Deere Classic Recap | The First Cut Podcast Jul 09, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Patrick McDonald, Mark Immelman and Greg DuCharme to break down Sepp Straka's win at the 2023 John Deere Classic.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) Sepp Straka goes out in 28 and carries it into a victory

(15:40) Between Ludvig, Sepp and Hojgaard, it was a big week for European Ryder Cup team

(21:20) Brendon Todd and Alex Smalley aren’t able to chase Straka down

(28:00) Adam Schenk, Denny McCarthy and Cameron Young all needed more from their final rounds

(34:00) Mark Immelman joins the show to detail his day with Sepp Straka + a Ryder Cup conversation

(43:00) Best Bets

(46:40) One & Done

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Brendon Todd Atop a Crowded Leaderboard - 2023 John Deere Classic Round 3 | The First Cut Podcast Jul 08, 2023

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Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme break down an eventful moving day at TPC Deere Run with plenty of players in the mix. It's storylines, scorecards and betting favorites.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Alex Smalley rides a ball striking clinic into contention

(4:30) Kevin Yu on the coverage! Thanks to a Saturday 65

(6:00) Lucas Glover continues to ride the broomstick into contention

(11:10) With a Saturday 65, Peter Kuest has temporary membership & maybe something more

(13:00) Saturday was a grind for Cameron Young

(15:15) Adam Schenk cards a 4-under, 67 and is one shot off the lead alongside Denny McCarthy

(19:35) Everyone is chasing Brendon Todd into Sunday

(23:20) Betting Favorites

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Cam Young Chases First Win - 2023 John Deere Classic Round 2 Recap | The First Cut Podcast Jul 07, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Mark Immelman to break down Round 2 of the John Deere Classic heading into the weekend. Follow the First Cut and download wherever you get your podcasts.

0:00 Intro + Mark’s OaD pick has him enraged

2:15 Hat Tip to JT Poston in his title defense

4:20 Lucas Glover riding the broomstick to more contention at TPC Deere Run

6:40 Peter Kuest playing his way into Special Temporary Status

8:10 Hello there, Ludvig Aberg. He’s in contention after two rounds again

10:15 Cameron Young is finally putting well and the results are showing

13:20 Garrick Higgo, Adam Schenk and Denny McCarthy make an afternoon move

18:45 Betting Favorites

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US Women's Open Underway at Pebble Beach + John Deere Classic Round 1 Recap | The First Cut Podcast Jul 06, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Kyle Porter to recap the opening round of the John Deere Classic. Storylines, scorecards and betting favorites.

(0:00) Intro + Scottie Scheffler vs. Rose Zhang

(2:45) US Women’s Open underway

(4:00) Jonas Blixt the first round leader in Silvis, like everyone expected and Grayson Murray is right there

(7:00) Is this a sneaky big week for Cameron Young?

(13:40) Pre-tournament favorites Denny McCarthy and Russell Henley card opening rounds in the 60s

(23:00) Betting Favorites

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US Women's Open at Pebble Beach + 2023 John Deere Classic Preview - Picks, Storylines, One & Done | The First Cut Podcast Jul 05, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Kyle Porter, Mark Immelman and Greg DuCharme to break down this week's John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run. It's storylines, picks and the One & Done before the PGA Tour heads across the pond.

(0:00) Intro

(3:00) U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach - the course, Rose Zhang & more

(16:30) John Deere Classic before heading across the pond

(21:30) Is Ludvig Aberg the biggest story at TPC Deere Run?

(27:00) Best Bets

(39:10) One & Done

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2023 John Deere Classic DFS Preview - Picks, Strategy, Fades | The First Cut Podcast Jul 03, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Sia Nejad to break down the John Deere Classic from a DFS perspective. It's picks, strategy and fades from TPC Deere Run.

(0:00) Intro + Housekeeping Notes

(2:30) TPC Deere Run Course Breakdown

(7:50) 10k - Denny McCarthy and Russell Henley the top salaries this week

(16:20) 9k - Adam Hadwin, Eric Cole lead a strong range

(23:45) 8k - Alex Smalley and Stephan Jaeger have Sia’s attention

(31:00) 7k - All kinds of interesting names in the 7k range

(38:40) 6k - Slim pickin’, but maybe a former winner in Ryan Moore?

(42:40) SG: Narrative ft. Nick Hardy!

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1,610 Days in the Making, Rickie Fowler Returns to the Winner's Circle! 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic | The First Cut Podcast Jul 02, 2023

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It took 1,610 days, but Rickie Fowler is back in the winner's circle again! Rick Gehman is joined by Kyle Porter to break down the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic. It's storylines, bets and the One & Done from Detroit!

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) Early tee times due to weather in Detroit - did that help Rickie?

(3:00) RICKIE FOWLEERRRRR gets it done after 1,610 days

(6:40) Rickie vs. Collin Morikawa vs. Adam Hadwin in the playoff

(9:30) Rickie’s final putt and a sigh of relief - what’s next in 2023?

(22:30) Morikawa and Hadwin both card bogey-free final rounds

(30:45) Other Notables - Ludvig Aberg and co. + an inevitable Ryder Cup conversation

(40:00) Best Bets

(43:30) One & Done + a Twitter rant

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Rickie Fowler Leads in Detroit - 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic Round 3 | First Cut Podcast Jul 02, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Kyle Porter to recap a wet Moving Day at the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Adam Hadwin threatens the course record and jumps up the leaderboard with Rickie Fowler right there as well. It's scorecards, storylines and betting favorites.

(0:00) Intro

(1:10) Weather plays a factor on Saturday and forces early tee times on Sunday

(3:25) A Saturday 64 for Rickie Fowler and he leads alone after 54

(6:30) Two interesting questions surrounding Rickie - Ryder Cup and career wins

(9:15) Canadians Adam Hadwin and Taylor Pendrith chase Rickie in the final group

(17:00) Collin Morikawa is…lurking

(18:45) Betting Favorites

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Collin Morikawa, Rickie Fowler in Contention - 2023 Rocket Mortgage Round 2 | The First Cut Podcast Jun 30, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Mark Immelman to break down Friday action at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. It's storylines, scorecards and betting favorites.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Taylor Moore rolls along backing up a strong opening round

(3:30) Cam Davis’ favorable history in Detroit continues

(5:40) Justin Thomas was better on Friday, but nowhere near good enough

(10:23) Ludvig Aberg is in contention right in front of Luke Donald

(13:20) Collin Morikawa and Rickie Fowler both in contention

(18:30) Taylor Pendrith jumps up the board with a low second round

(22:45) Betting Favorites

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