The PGA Tour's 2028 Overhaul & Rory's US Open Warning - June 4th, 2026

The PGA Tour's 2028 Overhaul & Rory's US Open Warning - June 4th, 2026

On June 4th, 2026, we preview the Memorial and US Women's Open while breaking down the PGA Tour's massive 2028 structural overhaul, Rory McIlroy's stark warnings about Shinnecock Hills, and Maja Stark's mental health battle. PGA TOUR / 2028 OVERHAUL * PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is proposing a massive 2028 "Two Track" system that expands Track One fields to 130 players and brings back the 36-hole cut, fundamentally shifting the competitive landscape of professional golf. * Rolapp emphasized the change, stating, "sports is about how good the athletes are and what the competitive consequences are." * The new structure leaves a complicated return path for Bryson DeChambeau, who still faces significant "scar tissue" from past lawsuits. LIV GOLF / CAM SMITH'S PLEA * In a surprising twist, Cameron Smith is calling for financial stabilization in professional golf, arguing that the sport needs to dial back its massive purses to ensure long-term sustainability. * "It is time for prize money to come back to the way it was," Smith claimed regarding the current state of the game. * The plea carries a heavy dose of irony, considering Smith is currently playing under a staggering $140 million LIV Golf contract. US OPEN / SHINNECOCK SCOUTING * Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler took a scouting trip to Shinnecock Hills, prompting McIlroy to issue a stern warning to the USGA regarding the course's punishing 5-inch rough and lightning-fast putting surfaces. * Noting the greens were already rolling at an 11.2 on the Stimpmeter, Rory pleaded: "I really do not think they need to get much faster." * It's a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the world's top two players strategize and sweat over major championship setups weeks in advance. US WOMEN'S OPEN / MAJA STARK * Ahead of the US Women's Open, defending champion Maja Stark opened up about her crippling anxiety and recent slump, shedding light on the intense pressures of following up a major championship victory. * Stark admitted the heavy toll of fan criticism, noting it "just makes you focus on the wrong things." * Her vulnerability highlights the often-unseen mental health struggles that athletes endure while competing at the absolute pinnacle of their sport. QUICK HITS Amateur Mark Knecht shatters a fairway truck windshield before making a hole-in-one at a US Senior Open qualifier • Good Good YouTube creator Brad Dalke accepts a 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic sponsor exemption • Thomas Fliniks shatters the Guinness World Record with a 235.1 mph golf drive ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

LIV's Funding Crisis & Memorial Previews - June 3rd, 2026

On June 3rd, 2026, we break down LIV Golf's sudden scramble for private capital, preview the historic 50th Memorial Tournament, and set the stage for an emotional 81st US Women's Open at Riviera. LIV GOLF / BOARDROOM DRAMA * The Saudi PIF is ceasing LIV Golf funding after 2026, forcing the league to scramble for $250M-$350M in private investment. Ahead of LIV Andalucia, Bryson DeChambeau is actively pitching investors while Jon Rahm refuses to participate. * Rahm insists he will "stay in your lane" regarding the league's financial business. * Rahm noted he lacks Bryson's free time to pitch investors because he has "three little ones and one on the way." PGA TOUR / THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT * Muirfield Village hosts the 50th anniversary of the Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler (+300) is chasing a Tiger Woods-esque three-peat. Meanwhile, tournament host Jack Nicklaus is openly criticizing the PGA Tour's condensed Signature Events schedule. * Nicklaus stated he would "hate to see tournaments bunched too much together," while also advising mentee Rory McIlroy to make "no double bogeys." * Fresh off his PGA Championship win, Aaron Rai is adjusting to fame—getting recognized grocery shopping and sharing an emotional reunion with his father, Amrik, whose "hug was a little bit different." LPGA / US WOMEN'S OPEN * The 81st US Women's Open heads to Riviera, headlined by Nelly Korda (+400) utilizing a minimalist scouting strategy. The field also features Megha Ganne making her pro debut and Madelene Sagstrom competing while seven months pregnant. * Korda is avoiding over-preparation, noting that "too much information is not really good," while Ganne is embracing being "comfortable being uncomfortable." * Michelle Wie West is making an emotional return from retirement to honor her late father-in-law, Jerry West, and to show her daughter Makenna that "everything is not easy." QUICK HITS Russell Henley's Charles Schwab win • Bryson's AI swing prep • Lexi Thompson's missed cut • UVA's Ben James securing the #1 PGA Tour U ranking for his card through 2027 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Bryson’s AI Swing Coach & Tiger’s Rehab Update - June 2nd, 2026

On this June 2nd, 2026 episode, we break down Bryson's bizarre AI swing consultation, Tiger Woods' ongoing Swiss rehab, and Nelly Korda's statistical dominance ahead of the U.S. Women's Open. LIV GOLF / BRYSON DECHAMBEAU * Bryson DeChambeau shot a final-round 65 to finish third at LIV Korea, but the real story is his new swing coach: Google Gemini. He's using AI to understand alpha and gamma torque ahead of Shinnecock. * "I was talking to AI last night quite a bit trying to go through some different physics principles that makes the club turn over," Bryson explained. * Rex Hoggard found the high-tech approach "comical," joking that traditional coaches have given that exact same advice three thousand times without needing an algorithm. LPGA / U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN * The 81st U.S. Women's Open heads to Riviera with Nelly Korda on a historic tear, gaining a massive 4.03 strokes on the field, while a staple of the tournament will be noticeably absent this week. * Lexi Thompson will miss the event for the first time in 19 years, admitting, "Definitely not a great feeling I would be lying if I said otherwise." * Korda's statistical dominance is reaching unprecedented heights, setting up a fascinating clash of eras at one of golf's most iconic venues. PGA TOUR / TORREY PINES & TIGER WOODS * Sentry will replace Farmers at Torrey Pines in 2027 with a unique Saturday finish, while Tiger Woods skips the Memorial to focus on the U.S. Senior Open at Scioto amidst his ongoing recovery. * Tiger's attorney, Douglas Duncan, noted Woods is in an "intensive highly individualized and medically integrated program" in a Swiss rehab following his March DUI crash. * Ryan Lavner pointed out that the new Torrey Pines setup will make scheduling "really really tricky" for stars like Rory McIlroy who are forced into a two-track system. QUICK HITS Minute Media lays off veteran SI golf reporter Bob Harig • Michael Bamberger warns "golf will suffer as a result" of the media cuts • Tune in tomorrow for our full Memorial Tournament preview at Muirfield Village ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Henley’s Colonial Comeback - June 1st, 2026

On June 1st, 2026, we break down the dramatic final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge, where Russell Henley overcame a disastrous front nine to defeat Eric Cole in a sudden-death playoff and claim the plaid jacket. THE CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE * Russell Henley conquered a four-over start on the "Horrible Horseshoe" with a flawless back-nine 31, sinking a clutch 17-foot putt on the 72nd hole to force a playoff and secure the $1.78 million prize and a 1982 Jeep Scrambler. * "That was the most nervous I have been over a putt in my life," Henley admitted, while the broadcast cheered, "The old point guard shoots and scores!" * The incredible turnaround was sparked by a simple mid-round intervention from his caddie, Andy Sanders, who pulled him aside and said, "let's reset." ERIC COLE'S HEARTBREAK * Eric Cole’s quest to end his 120-start winless streak ended in devastation after a costly water ball with a pitching wedge on the ninth hole erased his 54-hole lead, ultimately losing to Henley in the playoff. * "I just needed to shoot one shot better," an emotional Cole stated after the round. * The agonizing runner-up finish was especially tough on a personal level, as it fell exactly on his mother, former LPGA pro Laura Baugh's, 71st birthday. BEN GRIFFIN'S REVENGE TOUR * Defending champion Ben Griffin nearly pulled off a repeat victory with a stellar final-round 65, finishing tied for third at eleven under after an agonizing 50-foot lip-out on the 18th hole. * Griffin noted he used social media hate from his Zurich Classic team win as "fuel today to get an individual win." * The broadcast perfectly captured the heartbreak of his final putt, screaming "No way!" as the ball refused to drop. QUICK HITS Max Homa jokes his "big pants" made shooting over par less disgusting • Gary Woodland preps for the U.S. Open on Perry Maxwell greens • Austin Smotherman suffers an "illegal" robbed eagle chip • SMU alum Mac Meissner and Korn Ferry standout Michael Brennan secure top-6 finishes • A Memorial Day flyover features a Huey co-piloted by Vietnam vet Richard Freeman ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cole’s Colonial Command - May 31st, 2026

On May 31st, 2026, brutal winds and 90-degree heat at the Charles Schwab Challenge set the stage for 37-year-old Eric Cole to seize his first 54-hole lead, while rookie Jordan Smith collapsed under the Texas sun. CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE: COLE'S CINEMATIC CLIMB * Amidst baked-out conditions and 20 mph winds at Colonial, 37-year-old Eric Cole fired a brilliant 63 to secure his first-ever 54-hole lead at 12-under, capitalizing on a brutal birdie-free 74 from rookie Jordan Smith. * "I kind of knew going into it that it was going to be a harder course... that is why I practice really hard," Cole said, while the broadcast hailed his 16th-hole chip-in: "Oh yes Eric Cole takes the lead." * Cole is chasing his maiden PGA Tour victory on the exact 71st birthday of his mother, 1973 LPGA Rookie of the Year Laura Baugh. THE CHASERS: GERARD GRINDS & MEISSNER'S HOME COOKING * Ryan Gerard sits in solo second at 11-under after a clutch finish, while Dallas native Mac Meissner is right behind him at 10-under, using his local knowledge to navigate the punishing 71.2 scoring average. * Gerard emphasized his strong finish, noting, "you do not ever want to be just limping across," while Meissner added, "I love playing in Texas. I am really comfortable with Bermuda rough." * Meissner's deep local ties and comfort in the Texas heat are proving to be a massive advantage as he hunts for crucial Aon Swing Five points. VIRAL MOMENTS: BUNKER MAGIC & MISHAPS * The firm and fast conditions led to wild moments in the sand, highlighted by Hideki Matsuyama's miraculous one-handed chip on 15 and Michael Thorbjornsen's hilarious slip on hole 1 that drew NBA flop comparisons. * CBS analyst Johnson Wagner failed to recreate Matsuyama's shot, admitting, "Hideki has got one of the greatest short games on planet earth." * Thorbjornsen's tumble prompted fellow pro Min Woo Lee to jokingly tweet, "Ayooo golfers are athletes," proving the brutal Colonial setup is testing both balance and egos. QUICK HITS J.J. Spaun's electric bunker hole-out on 15 ("okay that is more like it") • Doug Ghim's incredible par save on hole 3 • Jordan Smith's lost lead and fall to T19 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.