Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Show Notes

In this episode, Matt Cook, Buttsy, and Brent Grant explore the life of a retired golfer, focusing on Dustin Johnson's mental game and Oakmont course improvements. They discuss LIV Golf's impact on players, analyze U.S. Open prospects for Joaquin Niemann and Phil Mickelson, and feature insights from Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy. The team evaluates U.S. Open scores, course difficulty, and Collin Morikawa's chances, alongside updated betting odds and social media buzz. Justin Rose offers predictions, and the hosts discuss player mentalities and final U.S. Open picks. The episode wraps up with sponsor shoutouts and closing remarks.

(0:00) Life of a retired golfer and Dustin Johnson's mental game
(1:12) Oakmont course improvements and introduction
(4:45) Sponsor: Devereux Golf apparel
(6:57) LIV Golf's impact and player lifestyles
(15:04) Joaquin Niemann to Phil Mickelson's U.S. Open chances
(19:25) Jon Rahm's interview to LIV Golf lineup
(26:17) Rory McIlroy's form and motivation
(33:03) Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas at the U.S. Open
(42:50) Mental game analysis: Scheffler vs. JT
(47:16) U.S. Open scores, course difficulty, and Morikawa's chances
(50:50) Updated betting odds and social media talk
(55:16) Justin Rose analysis and picks for the week
(59:18) Comparing top player mentalities and Scheffler's mindset
(1:04:44) Oakmont setup, par-3 difficulty, and final picks
(1:14:03) Predicting the winning score for the U.S. Open
(1:14:50) Sponsor: Shoutout to Devereux Golf, Devant Golf, and promo codes
(1:16:18) Sponsor: Vice Golf and Custom Golf AZ mention
(1:17:16) Closing remarks and outro music