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The final event of the 2024 PGA TOUR Season finished in dramatic fashion - let's recap Maverick McNealy's first PGA TOUR victory on his 72nd-hole birdie at the RSM Classic.  Plus: players punch TOUR ticket, looking ahead to upcoming events, alterations to PGA TOUR format, and more.

Rory McIlroy tied Seve Ballesteros with his sixth Race to Dubai title while winning the DP World Tour Championship this past week.  Let's recap this awesome ending to the DP World Tour's and Rory's seasons, respectively.  Plus: Campos wins in Bermuda, RSM Classic preview, and more.

The Telegraph of London reported that Team USA's players in the 2025 Ryder Cup will make $400,000 each - a couple Europeans had something to say about this.  Are the Americans right to demand money for participating in this treasured event?  Plus: check in on potential PGA Tour/PIF deal, DP World Tour Championship preview, Butterfield Bermuda Championship, and more.

The first event of the DP World Tour Playoffs is upon us with the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links; can anyone possibly catch Rory McIlroy in the Race to Dubai Rankings?  How will this striking golf course play for this important event?  Who will be fighting to advance to next week's DP World Tour Championship?  Plus: a feel-good winner in Korea, World Wide Technologies Championship p...

Nico Echavarria notches the second win of his PGA Tour career at the ZOZO Championship in Chiba, Japan; what does this big win do for his career?  Plus: J.T. Poston wins the Shriners Children's Open, discussing golf course architecture, and more.

Legendary Oakmont Country Club recently completed a restoration at the hands of Gil Hanse: How will this impact the historic club that has hosted so many huge championships?  Plus: McCarty gets first win, Shriners Children's Open preview, and more.

The first-ever Black Desert Championship is this week - what can we expect from this new PGA Tour event at the recently-established Black Desert Resort Golf Course?  Who's game sets up well at this unusual modern-day golf course?  Plus: Yu won in Mississippi, Alfred Dunhill Links Championship recap, and more.

Let's recap Team USA's triumphant performance at the Presidents Cup; Sam pinpoints the exact moment that the United States put the Cup out of reach for the Internationals.  Furthermore, the whining about putts that didn't get conceded needs to stop.  Plus: previewing the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at three world-class courses, the Sanderson Farms Championship, and more.

The 2024 Presidents Cup is upon us: Can the Mike Weir and the International Team upset the United States?  Does Royal Montreal provide an advantage to one team over the other?  What can we expect from each side at this historic Canadian venue?  Plus: Horschel's dagger at Wentworth and more.

Rory McIlroy and other great players are about to tee it up on the West Course at Wentworth Club at the 2024 BMW PGA Championship ; let's preview this Rolex Series event on the DP World Tour at this historic golf course in England.  Plus: another heartbreak for Rory, Team USA is victorious, Patton Kizzire's big win, and more.

The DP World Tour arrives at legendary Royal County Down for the Amgen Irish Open this week.  Can Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy win this title in his home country?  Let's dive into the brilliant aspects of County Down and preview the upcoming Irish Open as we kick off the second season of Linksworms.  Plus: anticipating the Solheim Cup, Procore Championship preview, and more.

Scottie Scheffler put a $25 million bow on one of the greatest seasons in recent history with a dominant wire-to-wire win at the Tour Championship.  Let's wrap up this memorable PGA Tour season by recapping the FedEx Cup Playoffs and all the greatest moments since the season began in January. Plus: LIV Tour's stark irrelevance on display, FedEx Cup Fall explained, Presidents Cup decision...

The race for the FedEx Cup is once again set to culminate at East Lake Golf Club, site of the 2024 Tour Championship. . . . But the familiar venue will look entirely different.  How will the golf course play differently after Andrew Green's restoration?  Can anyone run down Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele?  Which bottom-of-the-leaderboard dark horses might be poised to make noise in A...

The 2024 BMW Championship features a unique golf experience in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains; how will the high altitude impact golf shots?  Who's game is most suited for this environment?  Plus: Matsuyama's big win, Scheffler's comments on FedEx Cup, Women's Open at St. Andrews, and more.

Aaron Rai earned his first career PGA Tour win at the Wyndham Championship; what on Earth happened to Max Greyserman?  Can anyone solve the mysterious riddle of why Matt Kuchar decided to hit his final three shots on Monday morning?  What can we expect to see at the FedEx St. Jude Championship as players jostle to get into the Top 50 and qualify for the BMW Championship?  Plus: Lydia Ko wins Gold,...

Scottie Scheffler brought home the Gold Medal for the USA; let's talk about the many developments that took place on a wild, action-packed Sunday.  Who is expected to be in contention for a medal at the women's event this week?  Plus: Previewing the Wyndham Championship and all the players fighting for their playoff lives at the final regular-season event on the PGA Tour calendar.

In this episode, dive into a full preview of the Olympic Golf Competition at Le Golf National in Paris.  What kind of test will the Albatros Course pose for the best golfers in the world?  Who's game is best suited for success at the Olympics?  Plus: predictions, 3M Open recap, Choi defeats Carnoustie, and more.

Xander Schauffele takes home the Claret Jug in his second major victory of the season, rounding out a season in which Americans won all four majors.  Let's recap the road that led to this victory.  Also, Shane Lowry made some obnoxious comments about the course setup - what pitfalls did he fall into over the weekend?  What went wrong with Rory McIlroy?  Plus: Nick Dunlap picks up second win,...

The 152nd Open Championship is upon us - let's explore all aspects of this historic championship at magnificent Royal Troon.  Who has the fortitude to withstand the brutal abuse of one of the most difficult back nines in the world?  Can Rory McIlroy get back on track with the putter?  Will Ludvig Åberg get over the hump on Sunday?  Is Bryson DeChambeau equipt to win back to back majors?  Plus...

Let's recap a rather eventful week at the John Deere Classic - Davis Thompson earned his first PGA Tour win, C.T. Pan qualified for the Open Championship, and Hayden Springer joined the 59 Club.  Plus: who to watch at the Genesis Scottish Open, what to expect from the Renaissance Club, the ISCO Championship, and more.

We watched some bad golf on Sunday; how did Cam Davis earn his second career PGA Tour title?  What prevented Cameron Young from getting over the hump?  What can we expect at the John Deere Classic as Jordan Spieth returns to Western Illinois?  Plus: Bland wins U.S. Senior Open, introduction to phenom Miles Russell, and more.

Scottie Scheffler is good at golf; let's attempt to statistically articulate how much better than everyone else he is.  Plus: Amy Yang's triumph, Rocket Mortgage Classic preview, U.S. Senior Open at Newport CC, and more.

Let's break down an absolutely action-packed weekend at Pinehurst, both on and off the golf course.  Bryson DeChambeau wins his second U.S. Open title with an outrageous up-and-down on the 72nd hole after Rory McIlroy allowed the tournament to slip through his grasp.  In this episode, I react to the entire weekend, from Sunday's drama, Rory's quick exit, NBC's relentlessly insu...

A look ahead to the weekend at the U.S. Open: Will Ludvig Aberg break through at age 24?  Can Bryson DeChambeau get his second U.S. Open title?  What happened to Scottie Scheffler?  Tune in for analysis predictions after two days of play at Pinehurst.

Pinehurst is impossible: What makes it so hard?  Which holes will be the most pivotal in determining the U.S. Open champion?  Who's game is suited for success at No. 2 - and who's is not?  A special history, turtle-back greens, predictions and more make up this inaugural episode of Linksworms previewing the 124th U.S. Open.