In this episode of Beyond the Tour, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the world of professional golf, providing insights and analysis on the latest events and storylines.
The duo starts by recapping the Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler secured his fifth win of the season, and the LIV Golf event in Houston, where Carlos Ortiz emerged victorious. They then shift their focus to the upcoming US Open at Pinehurst, discussing the course setup, key players to watch, and their predictions for the tournament.
Jake and Luke also touch upon the recent meeting between the PGA Tour's transaction subcommittee and the PIF, offering their thoughts on the potential implications for the future of golf.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction and weekend recap
00:01:13 Memorial Tournament recap: Scottie Scheffler's win and Colin Morikawa's performance
00:03:22 Other standouts from the Memorial Tournament
00:05:11 Liv Golf Houston recap: Carlos Ortiz's victory and notable performances
00:06:41 Team results and format discussion for Liv Golf
00:08:31 Scheduling challenges for concurrent Liv Golf and PGA Tour events
00:10:58 Scandinavian Mixed event recap: Linn Grant's win and Henrik Stenson's collapse
00:12:40 LPGA Tour recap: Linnea Strom's final round 60 and win
00:13:13 US Open preview: Cam Smith's form and Pinehurst course suitability
00:16:32 Pinehurst course setup, conditions, and key skills needed
00:19:27 Key players to watch at the US Open: Scottie Scheffler and Colin Morikawa
00:20:46 Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele's chances at the US Open
00:22:41 Jon Rahm's injury and potential impact on his US Open performance
00:23:51 Liv Golf players to watch at the US Open: Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau
00:28:10 Bryson DeChambeau's evolution and crowd support
00:30:55 Scottie Scheffler's emotional celebration and growing popularity
00:32:09 Other notable players and outsider picks for the US Open
00:33:32 Australian players to watch at the US Open
00:37:51 Predictions and over/under for Liv Golf players and top Aussie at the US Open
00:40:08 Excitement for the US Open and course setup
00:40:45 LPGA Tour's Meijer LPGA Classic preview
00:41:33 Brandel Chamblee's appearance on the No Laying Up podcast
00:43:41 Tron Carter and Luke Elvy's ongoing Twitter exchanges
00:44:24 PGA Tour's transaction subcommittee meeting with the PIF
00:46:47 Lack of progress and concessions in PGA Tour and Liv Golf negotiations
00:48:43 Nate Lashley's criticism of PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan
00:50:24 Wrap-up and expectations for the US Open
