2025 US Open Oakmont Preview: The Carnage Begins

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. Key Points: - Money doesn't buy the grind, as the hosts discuss how LIV Golf's lucrative contracts might impact players' motivation and performance. - Scottie Scheffler's mental game is highlighted as a key factor in his success, emphasizing his ability to stay focused and stress-free under pressure. - The hosts debate the fairness and challenge of Oakmont's par-3 where players may need to hit a driver, reflecting on its impact on the tournament's outcome. Chapters: 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

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