The First Cut Golf

Kyle Porter joins Rick Gehman to talk about Jason Day (0:45), Sungjae Im (5:15), Joaquin Niemann (13:15) and Adam Hadwin (17:00) and what it all means for the International squad against the U.S.

Rick Gehman hosts as Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman discuss Rory's win over Xander Schauffele (1:15), Brendon Todd's return at the Bermuda Championship (12:30), Phil Mickelson's crazy streak (17:20), Presidents Cup selections (28:50) and that recent Golf.com survey (41:00).

Kyle Porter and Rick Gehman discuss Gehman's career off the top (2:30), dive deep on the HSBC Champions (14:50), give three value picks (18:30), talk about how to find value in players from week to week (26:50), get steep on the Bermuda (30:50) and finally give some head-to-head matchups at the end (41:00).

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman dive deep on Tiger Woods' win (1:30), his swing (2:50), his new record (6:50) and what's going to happen in 2020 when it comes to Big Cat and the PGA Tour (18:10). They also discuss their favorite reaction to Woods' 82nd (24:00).

Rick Gehman of dfsondemand.com joins Kyle Porter to discuss Tiger Woods' 82nd win (1:00), which of his stats are the most impressive (13:22) and who surprised and disappointed at this inaugural event (16:41).

Eric Patterson of The Score joins Kyle Porter and gives his background in golf (1:35), talks about how to pick golfers on a new course (11:20) and what to expect from the Zozo (16:35) and then discusses four super serious questions in the world of golf right now (21:50).

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman talk about what Justin Thomas' win at the CJ Cup means for his career (1:50), what they liked (and didn't like) about The Challenge: Japan Skins (8:45), the Rory McIlroy-Brooks Koepka rivalry talk (16:30) and who they would pit against one another in the next skins game (24:23).

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman go deep on Lanto Griffin's Houston win (1:10), how Bernd Wiesberger is ranked No. 22 in the world (7:10), the mixed event in Sweden next year (12:15), what the future holds for Jordan Spieth (24:30) and then hand out some CJ Cup winners and sleepers at the end (30:05).

Kyle Porter and Carson Cunningham break down the Hero World Challenge (1:40) off the top before delving into Tiger Woods' Presidents Cup captain issues (9:40) and finally discussing the weak field in the 2019 Houston Open (16:40.

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman dive into the number of feet of putts made by Kevin Na in Vegas (1:30), where they stand on Jon Rahm's 2020 (10:40), what the Players Championship is doing well (18:45) and how much money guys like Dustin Johnson and Webb Simpson have made over the course of their careers (22:31).

Brendan Porath (SB Nation and Shotgun Start) joins Kyle Porter to discuss Phil Mickelson dealing in Las Vegas (1:30), what Ryder Cup storylines they're already tired of (12:00) (and which they need more of!) and field some mailbag questions (23:33) before getting to this weekend's perfect finish.

On this episode of the First Cut, Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman discuss Cameron Champ's emotional victory (2:00), what you need to know about Victor Perez (6:35), Rory McIlroy's comments about the European Tour's courses (10:30) and whose career they would choose from a handful of players in their 20s (and one in his 30s) (22:30).

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman return to talk Danny Willett's resurgence (2:10), Sebastian Munoz's first win over Sungjae Im (15:30), the Tiger-Rory skins game in Japan (22:45) and what's going to happen at this week's Safeway Open at Silverado Country Club in Napa (30:40).

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman start by discussing Joaquin Niemann's star power (1:12) before getting to the Solheim Cup (8:30), the BMW PGA Championship (17:30), Akshay Bhatia's PGA Tour debut (31:15) and their Sanderson Farms picks (36:25).

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman reconvene to discuss the fall slate (1:05), Arnold Palmer's legacy (8:50), which players they think are going to have great seasons with the Ryder Cup carrot dangling at the end of the road (14:45), discuss their perfect finish (27:00) and finally, give their picks for A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier (30:13).

Sean Martin again joins Kyle Porter to discuss Viktor Hovland (0:45), Kristoffer Ventura's wild ride (7:00), Zac Blair's return (14:00), and Sean talks about his recent interview with Mavrick McNealy (18:00).

Sean Martin joins Kyle Porter on this week's two-part episode to discuss Cal Poly football (1:10), break down the top Korn Ferry graduates (2:20), Sean compares his game to Matthew Wolff and Brandon Hagy (23:20), and they talk about what it means to make it to the PGA Tour (29:30).

Mark Immelman, Kyle Porter and Chip Paterson debate the end of season awards on the PGA Tour. First, who is the Brooks Koepka of college football and more college football-to-golf comparisons (1:00) then taking a dive into Koepka vs. Rory and the Player of the Year debate (5:00). Plus, why Sungjae Im is the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year (16:50) and who among the young stars has the highest ce...

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson hand out some awards for the 2019 PGA Tour Season. Honors include Best Tournament (1:00), what shot defined Tiger's Masters win (10:00), Rookie of the Year (18:30), most underrated season (25:20) and more.

Mark Immelman shares sights, sounds and thoughts from inside the ropes at the TOUR Championship. First, what players had to say about the changes to the playoff format (2:45), the highlights from a statement season for Rory McIlroy (7:00) and how fatigue might have played a role in Brooks Koepka fading down the stretch (11:40). Then, whether to be concerned about DJ's late-season struggles (16:00)...

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap Rory McIlroy's FedEx Cup win. First, how Rory's TOUR Championship experience in 2019 contrasts with his 2018 appearance in the final group with Tiger Woods (5:00), the Player of the Year debate (8:00), where Rory separated himself from the pack this year (15:30) and Stock Up-Stock Down focuses on Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Dustin Johnson (30:21).

Mark Immelman and Chip Patterson preview the TOUR Championship. First, the players' reactions to the new format (2:46), where you draw the line for actual contenders to win (6:00) and if the Player of the Year race is over (9:20). Then, the Perfect Finish for the weekend action (11:45) and expert picks, including sleepers and picks to win (15:00).

Mark Immelman is joined by Sean Martin of PGATour.com to discuss the challenges that East Lake presents ahead of the Tour Championship this weekend. The guys then assign "Stock Up, Stock Down" to several trending golfers. 

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman wrap up the BMW Championship, discuss what turned into an easy Medinah Country Club (1:55), discuss Justin Thomas' place in the hierarchy (5:55), hit on Big Cat quickly (12:27) and look ahead to a wonky Tour Championship (15:25).

Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman put a bow on the Bryson DeChambeau-Brooks Koepka kerfuffle (1:30), discuss the Korn Ferry Tour Finals (13:00) and who could advance, preview the BMW Championship (23:05) and give their picks for the second FedEx Cup Playoffs event of 2019 (32:12).