Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Show Notes

In this episode, Matt Cook, Buttsy, and Brent Grant dive into a comprehensive preview of the PGA Championship, discussing Rory McIlroy's chances and the tournament's top contenders. The conversation shifts to Brent's recent qualifier experience and betting odds, with insights into course conditions and sleeper picks at Quail Hollow. They tackle Phil Mickelson's rapport with fans and anti-LIV sentiments, while exploring Jon Rahm's decline and the most disliked players in golf. Anecdotes from David Duval's career and caddie stories provide levity. The episode delves into PGA-LIV dynamics, media rights, and PGA Tour policies, concluding with PGA picks and an analysis of Jordan Spieth's game and Rory McIlroy's course fit.

(0:11) Welcome, introductions, and PGA Championship preview
(1:22) Sponsor: Devereux Golf and Vice Golf
(3:05) Rory McIlroy's chances and top contenders for the PGA Championship
(7:17) Strength and field analysis of the PGA Championship
(8:28) Brent Grant's qualifier experience and betting odds
(22:01) Course conditions, player performance, and sleeper picks at Quail Hollow
(25:42) Phil Mickelson's dynamic with fans and anti-LIV Golf sentiments
(29:20) Jon Rahm's decline and most disliked players in golf
(34:34) David Duval's career anecdotes and caddie stories
(41:28) In-depth discussion on PGA Championship contenders and records
(51:00) Tiger Woods' current tournament involvement speculation
(53:18) Lucas Herbert, LIV Golf dynamics, and PGA-LIV deal rumors
(1:00:27) Imaginary headlines and LIV Golf's influence on media rights
(1:06:21) PGA Tour policies vs. LIV Golf media rights
(1:12:36) PGA Championship picks from Buttsy, Brent Grant, and Matt Cook
(1:14:01) Jordan Spieth's game analysis and bomber's courses discussion
(1:15:17) Light banter, course mentions, and Rory McIlroy's suitability
(1:16:24) Final thoughts and wrap-up