Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Show Notes

The 2025 Players Special episode dives into TPC Sawgrass insights. Special guest Matt Gannon discusses course conditions, player analysis, and strategy. Brent Grant shares his personal insights, focusing on Scottie Scheffler's expertise with Pete Dye courses. The episode also covers Collin Morikawa's media controversy and anticipates a Rory McIlroy vs Scottie Scheffler showdown. Tiger Woods' injury news and the future of golf is explored, including Tiger and Phil's legacy. Jay Monahan's comments on LIV Golf and its economic impact are examined, along with critiques of LIV's format.

(0:11) Introduction and episode overview with topics preview
(1:00) Sponsor: Devereux Golf and Johnnie Walker
(2:49) Special guest introduction: Matt Gannon and background
(6:26) Course conditions and player analysis at TPC Sawgrass
(11:07) Brent Grant joins for betting insights and player picks
(16:33) Scottie Scheffler's mastery of TPC Sawgrass and Pete Dye courses
(27:02) Collin Morikawa's media controversy and Rory McIlroy showdown anticipation
(30:26) Matt Gannon on course strategy and the role of data in golf
(35:11) Tiger Woods' injury and comparisons to other athletes' recoveries
(42:37) Sponsor ad and reactions
(44:38) The future of golf, Tiger and Phil's legacy, and the PGA Tour's corporate nature
(49:39) Jay Monahan on LIV Golf and the U.S. economy's impact on golf
(53:33) LIV Golf's influence, viewership struggles, and player marketability
(1:00:26) Critique of LIV Golf's format and speculation on player futures