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2023 Wells Fargo Championship MEGA Preview - Picks, Storylines, One & Done | The First Cut Podcast May 02, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Kyle Porter, Greg DuCharme and Patrick McDonald to breakdown this week's Wells Fargo Championship. Tiger Woods' caddie, Joe LaCava teams up with Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy is back & more! Plus, picks for the week and the One & Done.

(0:00) Intro

(6:53) Joe LaCava on Patrick Cantlay’s Bag (with Tiger’s Blessing) + Who Would the Crew Caddie For?

(26:41) Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler Have Dominated Designated Events

(30:18) Rory McIlroy is Back in Action + the best Player/Course Combinations

(38:35) Best Bets

(52:35) One & Done

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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 Jonathan Coachman 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.

2023 Wells Fargo Championship DFS Preview - Picks, Strategy, Fades | The First Cut Podcast May 01, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Sia Nejad to breakdown the Wells Fargo Championship from a DFS Perspective. Its picks, fades and strategy for this week's designated event on the PGA Tour.

Intro, Course Breakdown: 0:00

10k: 8:00

9k: 15:22

8k: 20:49

7k: 27:11

6k: 32:51

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Tony Finau WINS in Mexico for 5th Win in Last 41 Starts - 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta | The First Cut Podcast Apr 30, 2023

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Tony Finau runs away from the field at the Mexico Open with a multiple shot victory. Rick Gehman is joined by Mark Immelman, Patrick McDonald and Greg DuCharme to break down the tournament and the rest of the week in golf. Storylines, Best Bets recap + the One & Done.

(0:00) Intro + Scoring Conditions and a Final Round Pillow Fight

(3:33) Early Round Movers - Patrick Rodgers, Alejandro Tosti

(7:20) Akshay Bhatia Finishes Solo 4th With an Improved Putting Week

(12:35) Brandon Wu Gets Off to a Hot Start but Can’t Sustain

(16:25) Jon Rahm has a Decent, but not Great Day

(23:26)Tony Finau Cruises with a Bogey-Free 66 to Win - 5 Wins in His Last 41 Starts

(40:33) Best Bets + One & Done

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Jon Rahm vs. Tony Finau is Set - 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta Round 3 Recap | The First Cut Podcast Apr 29, 2023

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Jon Rahm surges up the leaderboard on Saturday and Tony Finau continues his strong play. Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme recap Moving Day and setup a Sunday shootout between two of the game's best.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Will Gordon Quietly Putting Together a Very Solid Tournament

(2:23) Brandon Wu has a Chance to Improve on Last Year’s Runner Up Finish

(3:55) Akshay Bhatia is Right There

(6:11) Jon Rahm Nearly Perfect with a 61 on Moving Day

(11:58) Despite Rahm’s 61, Tony Finau Extends his Lead on Saturday to Set Up Sunday Heavyweight Battle

(16:50) Sunday Betting Favorites

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Tony Finau Leads the Way Into the Weekend - 2023 Mexico Open Round 2 Recap | The First Cut Podcast Apr 28, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Kyle Porter to break down the second round of the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta.

(0:00) Intro + NFL Draft Talk and…GPS Talk

(12:37) Tony Finau Keeps Cruising in Round 2

(16:41) Erik van Rooyen Continues to Move in the Right Direction + Other Round 2 Notables

(24:13) Jon Rahm is Lingering, but It Hasn’t Been Great

(30:52) Betting Favorites

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Jon Rahm, Tony Finau in Contention - 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta Round 1 Recap | The First Cut Podcast Apr 27, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Mark Immelman to break down the first round of the Mexico Open at Vidanta. Scorecards, Storylines and more!

(0:00) Intro

(2:55) Austin Smotherman Goes out Early with a 63

(6:18)A Host of Players at 6-under: Stephan Jaeger, Taylor Pendrith, Eric Cole

(11:31) Jon Rahm in Position to Contend for a Successful Defense

(13:37) Tony Finau Also Off to a Strong Start

(16:27) Erik van Rooyen Rounding Into Form. Can he get a win?

(21:26) One & Done Check In & Betting Favorites

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Warning: This Podcast is All Over the Place! 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta Preview - Picks, Storylines, a Drama-Filled One & Done | The First Cut Podcast Apr 25, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Kyle Porter, Mark Immelman and Patrick McDonald to break down this week's Mexico Open at Vidanta headlined by 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm. Join us for picks, storylines and the One & Done.

(0:00) Intro

(2:18) Sia Nejad Has Missed Another One & Done Deadline

(5:14) Jon Rahm Opened at +280 to Win the Mexico Open

(13:48) A Week Field in Mexico with Just 3 Top 50 OWGR - Tony Finau and Co.

(17:46) Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka Want to Play in Ryder Cup

(21:10) A Look at the US Ryder Cup Standings & of course Europe

(36:19) Best Bets - Matchups, Finishing Positions, Outrights

(50:31) One & Done

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2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta DFS Preview - Picks, Fades & More | The First Cut Podcast Apr 24, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Sia Nejad to break down Mexico Open from a DFS perspective.

0:00 Intro, Course Breakdown

7:46 10k

13:40 9k

19:27 8k

25:37 7k

31:57 6k

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Davis Riley, Nick Hardy Win First PGA Title at the Zurich Classic + LIV Golf in Australia | The First Cut Podcast Apr 23, 2023

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Rick Gehman is joined by Patrick McDonald and Greg DuCharme to recap the Zurich Classic and everything in the world of golf this week. We'll take a look at the biggest storylines, revisit pre-tournament picks and update the One & Done.

(0:00) Intro

(2:23) Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin Go Deep on Sunday to Post a Number + Other Early Movers

(6:11) Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay finish Top 5 in Title Defense

(10:34) Keith Mitchell & Sungjae Im Struggle Down the Stretch

(12:37) Beau Hossler, Wyndham Clark Shoot 71, Miss out on First Win

(16:58) Nick Hardy and Davis Riley Get Hot on the Back 9 to Win First PGA Tour Titles

(23:55) LIV Golf in Australia + a Viral Moment

(34:18) Best Bets

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Best Ball Moving Day Leaves Hossler/Clark in the Lead - 2023 Zurich Classic Round 3 Recap | The First Cut Podcast Apr 22, 2023

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Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme break down a best ball moving day at the 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Low scores and plenty of big names in contention heading into Sunday foursomes.

(0:00) Intro

(0:52) Low Scores on Best Ball Moving Day

(4:17) Sam Burns and Billy Horschel in the Mix

(5:48) The Fitzpatricks Card a 2nd Best Ball 62 + What is the line for Invitees?

(8:38) Schauffele and Cantlay Play Another Average Best Ball Round

(11:56) Sungjae Im and Keith Mitchell Continue to Blossom on and off the course

(15:29) Beau Hossler and Wyndham Clark Maintain their Lead + Trying to win their first PGA Tour event

(21:40) Final Round Betting Favorites

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