In this episode, senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss Peter Malnati’s surprise win at the Valspar Championship, which marked him as the first PGA Tour policy board player director to win this season. The hosts explore how Malnati’s victory represents the ongoing battle between limited and full fields on the Tour. They also analyze Cam Young’s collapse on the 18th hole and his struggles to secure a win on Tour so far.
The conversation begins with Lavner’s return from vacation and a recap of Steve Sands’ recent appearance on the show. The hosts delve into Scottie Scheffler’s exceptional performance, which is causing other players to reassess their games. They explore the significance of Malnati’s win in the broader context of the Tour and consider whether a world tour era would lose its appeal without journeymen like Malnati.
The discussion also touches on Malnati’s victory as a Tour policy board member and the potential implications of his success in that role. The hosts share their concerns about Justin Thomas’ form leading up to the Masters and discuss what’s cooking on the grill as well as their Puerto Rico detox. Overall, this episode provides a comprehensive analysis of recent events in professional golf and raises thought-provoking questions about the future of the sport.
Peter Malnati’s surprise victory at The Valspar Championship was not only unexpected but significant because he became the first player to win while serving as a policy board member for PGA Tour since 2016. This achievement marks an important milestone for limited fields on tour, as many argue that they offer better competition than larger ones.
In this episode, senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner explore why Peter Malnati’s triumph is crucial for golf enthusiasts who appreciate smaller fields. They also analyze Cam Young’s collapse on 18th hole at The Players Championship, which has left him struggling to secure his first career win on tour.
Furthermore, they raise concerns about Justin Thomas’ form heading into Augusta National Golf Club for The Masters tournament next month. Despite his impressive performance over recent years, some worry that Thomas might struggle in his pursuit of another major title.
The discussion also touches on Scottie Scheffler’s breakthrough season so far – he has been among those challenging traditional methods used by top players like Jordan Spieth or Tiger Woods.
Overall, this podcast provides an insightful analysis of current events in golf while raising thought-provoking questions about where we are headed in terms of competition formats and player strategies within professional golf.
Peter Malnati made history by becoming the first PGA Tour policy board player director to win this season at The Valspar Championship last weekend. This achievement marks an important milestone for limited fields in golf tournament play, as many argue that they provide better competition than larger ones.
In this episode, senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner explore why Peter Malnati’s triumph is crucial for golf enthusiasts who appreciate smaller fields. They also analyze Cam Young’s collapse on 18th hole at The Players Championship earlier this week, which has left him struggling to secure his first career win on tour after leading by two strokes going into Sunday.
Furthermore, they raise concerns about Justin Thomas’ form heading into Augusta National Golf Club for The Masters tournament next month – despite his impressive performance over recent years, some worry that Thomas might struggle in his pursuit of another major title.
The discussion also touches on Scottie Scheffler’s breakthrough season so far – he has been among those challenging traditional methods used by top players like Jordan Spieth or Tiger Woods with his unconventional game style.
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