This Mother's Day weekend, Sepp Straka emotionally clinched his second PGA Tour victory of 2025 at the Truist Championship, while Ryan Fox dramatically chipped in for his maiden Tour title at the Myrtle Beach Classic.

• Lead bullet – Sepp Straka captured a poignant Mother's Day Truist Championship victory at The Philadelphia Cricket Club, his second of 2025, marked by emotional family reflections and overcoming immense pressure.
• Secondary bullet – Straka (-16), who shared the 54-hole lead, credited a "takeaway tweak" and stellar mid-range putting for his win, admitting he was "nauseous" from pressure despite not his best ball-striking.
• Tertiary bullet – The Austrian proudly represented his country, celebrating with family (wife Paige, child Leo) in Flourtown, where his parents met, and reflecting on overcoming past chipping yips.

• Lead bullet – Ryan Fox secured his maiden PGA Tour title at the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic, sinking a stunning chip-in birdie on the first playoff hole against Mackenzie Hughes and Harry Higgs.
• Secondary bullet – Fox (-15, R4 66) drew on DP World Tour experience for composure, with the win (witnessed by wife & daughters) significantly boosting his season and PGA Championship qualification.
• Tertiary bullet – Players praised the debuting Dunes course; Harry Higgs showed class (writing "be a savage"), while Mackenzie Hughes benefited from a "gift from the golf gods" bounce in the playoff.

A • JT & Lowry T2 at Truist (-14) • Rory: Wissahickon "too short," preps for Quail • Finau's Mother's Day charity raises $25k

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recapping a wild Round 3 of the Truist Championship where gusting winds and treacherous greens saw Ryder Cup partners Sepp Straka and Shane Lowry emerge as co-leaders at -14, setting up a thrilling Sunday.

• Lead bullet – Ryder Cup partners Sepp Straka (66) and Shane Lowry (67) battled brutal winds and lightning-fast greens at Wissahickon to share the 54-hole lead at -14, setting up a dramatic final round showdown.
• Secondary bullet – Players universally described the course as "baring its teeth," with Straka noting the wind made it feel like "three different golf courses" in one week.
• Tertiary bullet – Straka's crucial driver fix after a mid-round text to his coach and Lowry's quest for his first individual PGA Tour win since 2019 add compelling personal narratives.

• Lead bullet – Hideki Matsuyama electrified with a round-of-the-day 63, including a chip-in birdie on 18, to soar to -10, while 36-hole leader Keith Mitchell (71) dropped to -11.
• Secondary bullet – Mitchell cited "significantly faster" greens for his struggles, as a steady Justin Thomas (66) also moved to -11, keeping the pressure on the leaders.
• Tertiary bullet – The contrasting fortunes highlight the day's volatility, with Matsuyama's surge injecting fresh excitement into the hunt for the Truist title.

• Lead bullet – Rory McIlroy carded a 69 to sit six shots adrift at -8, his title hopes dented by finding only 3 of 14 fairways, despite a highlight 53-foot birdie putt.
• Secondary bullet – His struggles off the tee came after his Round 2 comments about focusing more on his game and less on PGA Tour politics.
• Tertiary bullet – McIlroy also shared his thoughts on the golf ball rollback, adding another dimension to his week as he faces an uphill battle on Sunday.

Justin Rose WD (illness) • Near aces on 14th by Tom Hoge & Matthieu Pavon • Struggles for R1 leaders (McCarthy, Fowler, Morikawa, Bhatia) • Enthusiastic Philadelphia fan support sets stage for final round

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday at the Truist Championship saw Keith Mitchell maintain his lead through challenging weather, while Rory McIlroy's outspoken comments on tour politics and equipment dominated discussions.

• Lead bullet – Keith Mitchell battled cooler, wetter conditions at Wissahickon, carding a 67 to hold a one-shot lead at -12. Players faced tougher scoring with preferred lies in effect, adjusting to heavier air and less roll.
• Secondary bullet – Shane Lowry fired a stellar 65 to sit just one shot back at -11, noting his game feels "really good."
• Tertiary bullet – Lowry also shared his enjoyment playing alongside local hero Jason Kelce in the pro-am and reiterated his popular suggestion for a player cool-down period post-round.

• Lead bullet – Rory McIlroy's "scrappy" 67 was overshadowed by his candid admission of consciously stepping back from PGA Tour policy debates since September to refocus on his golf, a significant shift in his public stance.
• Secondary bullet – He also argued classic courses are becoming "obsolete" due to modern ball distances, suggesting a shorter, "tournament ball" would reintroduce strategic play.
• Tertiary bullet – Justin Thomas echoed the sentiment on course difficulty, noting the need for longer clubs, while a star-studded chase pack including Thomas, McIlroy, and Morikawa sits at -7.

Woodland & Im climb leaderboard • McCarthy & Zalatoris fall back • Adam Scott continues swing work

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recapping Round 1 of the Truist Championship, where Keith Mitchell's stunning 61 set the pace on a scorable Wissahickon, leading a star-studded leaderboard before a challenging weather shift.

ROUND 1 RECAP: MITCHELL LEADS THE CHARGE

- Lead bullet – Keith Mitchell fired a blistering nine-under 61 to seize the Round 1 lead at the Truist Championship, masterfully navigating Wissahickon's receptive conditions that yielded a day of exceptionally low scoring.

- Secondary bullet – Denny McCarthy sits just one shot back at eight-under, with a formidable group including a resurgent Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa, Sepp Straka, and Akshay Bhatia all carding seven-under.

- Tertiary bullet – Mitchell credited his driver on the "old school" A.W. Tillinghast design, while Fowler's form benefits from a recent iron adjustment, and Morikawa wields a familiar blade putter with new caddie Joe Greiner.

NOTABLE NAMES & COURSE STRATEGY

- Lead bullet – Defending champ Rory McIlroy (-4) used the day for vital prep, acknowledging rust on a different venue, while Justin Thomas (-4) praised the classic course. Xander Schauffele and Alex Noren both returned strong at three-under.

- Secondary bullet – Philadelphia Cricket Club's Director of Golf, Jim Smith Junior, shed light on the strategic demands of holes like the par-five fifteenth and Wissahickon's challenging closing stretch.

- Tertiary bullet – Jordan Spieth finished at even par, while the Pro-Am featuring Kyle Lowry and the outcome of the Creator Classic added some pre-tournament buzz.

LOOKING AHEAD TO ROUND 2

- Lead bullet – A significant weather shift is forecast for Round 2, with rain, colder temperatures, and earlier tee times poised to dramatically alter playing conditions and scoring at Wissahickon.

- Secondary bullet – Expect the historic A.W. Tillinghast design to play significantly longer, with its "juicy" rough becoming a far more penalizing factor for any errant shots.

- Tertiary bullet – Players like Akshay Bhatia, focused on precise approaches, will face an even sterner test on the heavily sloped greens under tougher conditions.

Quick Hits

A • Mitchell's 61! • Fowler Resurgent • McIlroy Preps • Wissahickon's Test • Weather Shift Incoming

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Story-driven, leaderboard-lite—today’s pod zooms in on course prep, candid player takes, and feel-good moments:

• Rory recharged – Post-Grand-Slam exhale, family time, and a driver-heavy attack plan for the “smaller Oak Hill.”
• Strategic split – Justin Thomas pegs Wissahickon a wind-sensitive second-shot test; Xander Schauffele predicts red numbers and shares Champions Dinner menu.
• Spieth’s turn – Grand-Slam pressure shifts to Jordan, who calls Scheffler “clearly better right now” yet loves how the course sets up for him.

• Jason Day out – Neck disc herniation scratches him from Truist and jeopardizes his PGA start; Patrick Rodgers slides in.
• Billy Horschel surgery – Right hip procedure next week, out until late summer; Rico Hoey joins the PGA field.

• Bryson bullish after Korea win.
• DJ invite clarified – PGA of America extends berths to last five Masters winners.

• Byrd & son – Jonathan Byrd fulfills a “bucket-list” dream teeing it up alongside 18-year-old Jackson in his Tour debut.

Adam Scott’s John Daly-inspired takeaway • Pro-Am hero keeps drink intact after being struck • Creator Classic buzz: Paige Spiranac vs. Tyler Toney • Turkish Airlines Open tees off.

All the storylines setting the stage for Quail Hollow—press play and get primed for major week.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s pod circles the globe in rapid-fire fashion:

• Scottish Championship reborn – Aug 7-10 at Trump International Golf Links Scotland, $2.75 M purse, and fresh chatter about Turnberry’s Open future as new R&A chief Mark Darbon orders “feasibility” checks.

• Field shuffle – Dustin Johnson granted a special invite; John Daly opts for Regions Tradition; Billy Horschel (hip) and Shaun Norris out, Patrick Fishburn and Rico Hoey in. Sixteen LIV players now expected.

• Rory vs. EVR – McIlroy calls for a “cutthroat” PGA Tour; Erik van Rooyen pushes back and questions megadeals.
• Looming merger? – PGA Tour cites a “constructive” White House sit-down with Trump and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, yet sources warn of tangled details.

• Bryson bullish on Quail Hollow strength.
• Michelle Wie West invests in Togethxr and preps for the richer-purse Mizuho Americas Open.
• Haeran Ryu climbs to world #5 after Black Desert triumph.

Signature-event Truist Championship with Rory defending, plus the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic spotlighting 17-year-old prodigy Blades Brown.

Politics, payouts, and major prep—all in one tight episode. Hit play and stay ahead of the news cycle.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Scottie’s near-59 folklore at Royal Oaks to the brewing drama between LIV and the PGA TOUR, today’s show is wall-to-wall storylines and previews:

• Royal Oaks lore – Close calls at 57/58/59 (and still losing a wolf game), plus the hole-in-one with sister Callie on the bag from his 2014 Tour debut.
• Family first – Wife, baby Bennett, and Callie’s return at the Byron Nelson; why the hometown win hit so hard.
• Rory as fuel – How McIlroy’s Masters triumph stoked Scottie’s fire.
• Scheduling scoop – Skipping next week’s $20 M Truist Championship.

• Field & format – 70-man, no-cut Signature Event.
• Headliners – Rory defends, Van Rooyen qualifies, Berger & Conners circle as sleepers.
• Forecast – Spring-in-Philly weather outlook and course quirks.

• Names to know – Mackenzie Hughes, defending champ Chris Gotterup, father-son Byrd duo, 16-year-old prodigy Blades Brown.
• The Q – Inside the wild open qualifier pipeline.

• Major paths & rankings – Niemann’s U.S. Open ticket, OWGR vs. DataGolf gaps for Rahm & Bryson.
• Money talk – DeChambeau’s next contract estimates and Crushers GC payout breakdown.
• Voices & vibes – Contrasting takes from Mickelson, Van Rooyen, McIlroy, DeChambeau; Wesley Bryan suspension buzz; reported Trump summit.

Jeeno Thitikul’s LPGA debut • new Cobra driver drop • Rick Shiels in the news • Crystal Cruises returns • Eastside Golf signs Eugenio Chacarra • PGA WORKS Collegiate notes.

One packed pod: swing thoughts, schedule moves, and off-course intrigue—all in under an hour. Press play and get fully briefed.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two venues, two record-setting wins: Scottie Scheffler rewrites the Byron Nelson books in Dallas while Bryson DeChambeau powers Crushers GC to another LIV clean-sweep in Korea. Here’s everything that went down on Championship Sunday, May 4 2025:

• Hometown fairy-tale – Scheffler closes with 31-under for an eight-shot romp, 11 years after debuting here with sister Callie on the bag and months after missing 2024 for son Bennett’s birth. Emotional hugs, autograph marathon, and a bunker-hole-out eagle on 9 headline the victory lap.
• Key flashes – Lucky carom off 12th rough, stone-cold chip-and-putt birdie on 17 after a mishit, and a clinical 64-66 weekend that turned TPC Craig Ranch into a birdie playground.
• Podium & pursuers – Erik van Rooyen (-23) plays admiring wingman, Sam Stevens (-20) learns to “swing fearless,” and Jordan Spieth fires a closing 62 to snag solo fourth (-19) while praising Scottie’s standard.
• Rules footnote – Davis Riley & Max Homa survive slope-finder penalties to cash weekend checks.

• Bryson back on Sundays – DeChambeau (-19) dials in a “play like a kid” mindset, pours a 48-footer on 17, and ends his closing-round wobble streak for his third LIV trophy.
• Crushers GC crush – Charles Howell III’s 63 propels the squad to –35, nine clear, as prize-money math and team chemistry get a spotlight.
• Leaderboard movers – Talor Gooch solo third, Jon Rahm’s top-10 streak reaches 19-for-19, and Joaquin Niemann keeps the season-long points lead despite T-20.
• Off-course vibes – Bryson raves about Korean fans, kimchi, and eyeing the upcoming majors.

All the storylines, stats, and sound bites you need—hit play and relive a record-breaking weekend on both sides of the Pacific.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.