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.
Key Points:
- Scottie Scheffler's understanding and control of TPC Sawgrass, especially his ability to adjust to different hole requirements and control his ball flight, make him a formidable contender this week.
- Matt Gannon's insights from walking the grounds of TPC Sawgrass reveal that the course conditions are more predictable with lush rough and soft fairways and greens, which favors both accurate bombers and players with excellent spin control.
- Jay Monahan's strong comments about LIV Golf's potential dissolution and the PGA Tour's stance on reunification indicate that the PGA Tour is standing firm on not allowing LIV Golf to continue independently, suggesting significant changes in the professional golf landscape.
Chapters:
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
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