Thursday, May 29, 2025

The 2025 Memorial Preview: Can Anyone Stop Scheffler?

In this episode, Matt Cook, Buttsy, and Brent Grant discuss Memorial Day weekend activities, updates on Brent's career, and a preview of the 2025 Memorial. They explore Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the event, his driver issues, and mindset. The conversation covers Muirfield Village Golf Club, CBS broadcast quality, and golf's financial aspects, including LIV Golf opinions. They analyze betting odds, compare Scottie Scheffler to past players, and discuss Nick Dunlap's driver yips and Patrick Cantlay's reputation. The episode wraps up with predictions for the Memorial Tournament and a teaser for future episodes on golf equipment and club manufacturing. Key Points: - Scottie Scheffler is heavily favored to win the Memorial Tournament, drawing comparisons to Tiger Woods' dominance. - Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the Memorial Tournament raises questions about his commitment and possible off-course issues. - The golf equipment industry is criticized for its stagnant innovation and high costs, leading to a call for more customizable and affordable options. Chapters: 0:00 Scottie Scheffler and CBS Broadcast Discussion 1:00 Welcome and Sponsors Shout Out 3:05 Memorial Day Weekend Favorites 4:50 Brent Grant's Murrieta Experience 5:30 Scheffler's Tournament Prospects 8:10 Rory McIlroy's Absence at the Memorial 13:42 Fan Reactions to Rory's Decision 22:04 Muirfield Village Tournament Details 25:09 Money and LIV Golf Influence 26:17 Betting Odds and Player Picks 33:06 Dark Horse Predictions for the Memorial 38:01 PGA vs. DP World Tour Players 43:13 Bud Cauley and Rickie Fowler vs. Jordan Spieth 48:27 Memorial Tournament Historic Moments 52:19 Weather Impact and Player Chances 57:23 Recent Memorial Winners and PGA Tour Competition 1:03:00 PGA Tour Marketing and Sponsorship Dynamics 1:07:13 Player Series and Retention Strategies 1:10:29 Golf Equipment Industry Trends 1:13:40 Consumer Concerns with Equipment Costs 1:18:50 Custom Golf Club Components and Market Trends 1:23:41 Amateur Golfer Accessibility and Equipment Psychology 1:26:43 Roger Cleveland's Industry Impact 1:27:49 Upcoming Club Manufacturing Episodes 1:28:51 Closing Remarks and Future Events