Thursday, June 5, 2025

Show Notes

Join Matt Cook, Buttsy, and Brent Grant as they explore golf history and offer a pre-preview of the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, highlighting Scottie Scheffler's prospects. They tackle controversial topics like steroids and beta blockers in golf and discuss the longest day in the sport. The episode features Max Homa's caddie change, Mason Howell's performance, and U.S. Open qualifiers, including a former caddy turned dentist. They debate venues Oakmont and Shinnecock, analyze PGA and LIV Golf contenders, and discuss Jon Rahm's struggles. Predictions for the U.S. Open winner, dark horses, and broadcast quality are shared, alongside humorous anecdotes and sponsor shoutouts.

(0:00) Looking back at the history of golf
(0:44) U.S. Open pre-preview and Scottie Scheffler's chances
(5:40) The tee-off report and steroids in golf
(10:27) Beta blockers and the longest day in golf
(16:19) Max Homa's caddie change and Mason Howell's performance
(21:47) U.S. Open qualifiers: Former caddy turned dentist and amateurs' success
(24:53) Qualifying dramas, heartaches, and LIV Golf players' performance
(31:33) U.S. Open venue debate: Oakmont vs Shinnecock
(39:07) U.S. Open contenders from PGA and LIV Golf
(49:29) Oakmont course breakdown and prep for the U.S. Open
(54:02) Jon Rahm's struggles and the potential of an over-par winner
(57:21) Scottie Scheffler's mentality and betting odds
(1:03:50) Hosts' picks for U.S. Open winner and dark horse discussion
(1:11:37) Golf broadcast quality and authenticity in broadcasting
(1:17:35) Role of on-course reporters and Johnny Miller's broadcasting legacy
(1:22:16) Humorous anecdotes and sponsor shoutouts
(1:24:49) Episode sign-off and final remarks