The First Cut Golf

PGATour.com's Sean Martin joins Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson to preview the weekend action in golf. First, the value of a Ryder Cup captain (3:24), Rory's clutch gene, and how quickly we react to introspection from golf's top stars (11:28), Sean weighs in Kyle's top American golfers under 30 rankings (20:10) and finally the Sony Open preview (29:15) with picks to win and more.

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap an epic comeback win for Xander Schauffele in the Tournament of Champions. The conversation includes where Xander ranks among the best players under 30 (4:15), Bryson DeChambeau putting with the pin in (12:44), whether to panic about Rory's Sunday struggles (18:30), Justin Thomas' sneaky-great week (25:15) and more.

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the first event of the 2019 golf calendar, the Tournament of Champions from Hawaii. First, reaction to reports of the PGA Tour adding on-course interviews during tournaments (1:32), Rory's decision to prioritize the PGA Tour over the European Tour (7:50), Kyle's nine fearless predictions for 2019 (14:03) and both a preview and picks for the weekend action in...

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson break down the top storylines that will dominate the sport in 2019. First, Tiger pulling out of the Tournament of Champions (1:25), whether we should expect any equipment changes in 2019 (11:30), who will be this year's Brooks Koepka (18:36) and why both Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth's response to their respective 2018 performances will be the biggest storylines of t...

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson rank their favorite events from the 2018 season. First, a check on the stock of several stars heading into 2019 with buy/sell (2:19), including debates about Bryson DeChambeau (5:44) and the expectations for Tiger Woods (13:01). Then it's on to stacking the majors and best non-major events against each other the reveal of Kyle and Chip's top five events from 2018 (18...

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson review Jon Rahm's win and review Tiger Woods' memorable 2018. First, breaking down the current state of Tiger's game after back-to-back rough showings (0:43), what we can expect from Jon Rahm in 2019 (7:22), then grading Tiger's 2018 comeback season (15:15), including his issues with the putter (24:00) and how over-under picks for Tiger Woods' wins in 2019 (25:16). 

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap Phil Mickelson's win against Tiger Woods in The Match. First, grading the viewing experience (2:00), the best moments from the side bets (8:00), what to expect from the future of "The Match" franchise (12:30) and why Phil is always going to be more comfortable than Tiger in this situation (19:30).

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the upcoming holiday weekend match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Topics include: Charles Howell III win at the RSM Classic (2:00), picking our favorite props (10:00) for "The Match," the motivations for both players (14:00) and realistic expectations for the actual golf we'll see on Friday, including a best case scenario and the match winner.

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss the latest in golf. First, the winners and losers of the Rory scheduling drama (2:00), where Zach Johnson stands among the great golfers of this era (14:00), how the PGA Tour is getting younger and what it means for players in their late 30s (20:00), and expert picks for the RSM Classic in Sea Island (28:30).

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson react to Bryson DeChambeau's win in Las Vegas over the weekend. First, Kyle explains why he's selling his Bryson stock (5:00), and there's a debate about whether he's a top-five golfer right now (15:00). Then its on to Jordan Spieth's trend line heading into 2019 (23:30), Justin Rose taking over the No. 1 world ranking (27:15) and expectations for the weekend action...

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson break down where Xander Schauffele stands among his peers after his third win (2:00) and other takeaways from the HSBC Champions (14:00). Plus, where Jordan Spieth's benchmark should be for 2019 (24:00), and a preview the weekend action in Las Vegas (29:45).

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson break down Brooks Koepka's win at the C-J Cup, his rise to No. 1 in the World Rankings and debate how much value should be placed in being in No. 1 (2:00). Plus, checking in on our excitement levels for the Tiger-Phil Thanksgiving Pay-Per-View event (20:30) and a preview of the WGC-HSBC Champions (26:30).

With Johnny Miller stepping away from the booth, Kyle and Chip predict which current Americans might have a path to television in their future (1:00). Then it's on to the hard evidence and reasoning behind why Tiger's 2019 will be better than his breakout 2018 season (20:00) and expert picks for the CJ Cup this weekend in South Korea (27:15).

CBS Sports senior golf writer Kyle Porter joins Chip Patterson to preview the weekend on the PGA Tour. First is a deep dive into the complicated turnaround from one season to the next in the fall around the PGA Tour Player of the Year announcement (2:00) and what changes might coming to the fall schedule starting in 2019 when the PGA Championship moves to may (19:00). Then expert picks and a previ...

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap the 2018 Ryder Cup, explaining why the United States' performance was embarrassing (3:00), why the European side has been so dominant in this series on European soil (10:00), but also the positive takeaways -- like the Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas pairing (17:40) and the stellar play of Webb Simpson (38:45).

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson lay out their final predictions and expectations for the Ryder Cup. Topics include official score prediction (3:00), whether the Patrick Reed-Jordan Spieth pairing has run its course (12:00), a scouting report of the European team (20:00), over-under picks for points won for the top players (29:00) and much more. This episode is sponsored by www. ZipRecruiter.com

In a season that was dominated by the rush of Tiger Woods' return to contending in major championships, what better way to bring it to a close than his first victory since 2013? Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson talk about the memorable performance (3:00), his apparent embrace of the fanfare surrounding it all (10:00) and more takeaways from the Tour Championship (16:30). Plus early Ryder Cup week th...

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss the big announcement from Congressional Club (2:00) and the changes coming to the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup starting in 2019 (7:30). Then its on to the Tour Championship at East Lake, where Tony Finau is making a run at winning without winning (22:00), Tiger Woods' performance will dictate the conversation for 2019 (24:00) and some of the top American g...

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap Keegan Bradley's win over Justin Rose in the BMW Championship (5:00), the big takeaways from Tiger Woods going low (10:00), why the European Ryder Cup locker room is hard to root against (22:00) and a side-by-side comparison grading the United States and European Ryder Cup teams against each other (27:00).

Bryson DeChambeau's win over the weekend, his second straight in as many FedEx Cup Playoff events, locked up a spot on the United States' Ryder Cup team and continued a trend regarding late season and postseason success among PGA Tour stars. Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson break down competing motivations at this time in the calendar (3:00), what Bryson brings to the Ryder Cup team and whether Tony...

Kyle and Chip break down what Bryson DeChambeau's win means for his Ryder Cup chances and the potential scenarios ahead with the captain's pick announcements in the coming weeks (5:00). Plus, slowly getting used to what to expect from Tiger (12:00) and picks for the weekend playoff action in Boston (24:00).

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss the golf rarity that was Brant Sneder shooting 59 with a bogey (3:30), whether Jordan Spieth or Rory McIlroy is more likely to make a late run in the playoffs (12:00), Tiger Woods' FedEx Cup forecast (19:30) and players could earn or solidify Ryder Cup captain's picks in the first two playoff events (25:30).

Kyle Porter is back from the PGA Championship, joining Chip Patterson to talk Tiger's performance and what it says about his future in major championship golf (3:15), a deep dive into Brooks Koepka's place among golf's elite after his third win in six major starts (23:00), Rory roasting Kyle's footwear in the middle of a round and other behind the scenes stories (43:45). Also, predictions and expe...

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the 100th PGA Championship, starting with Kyle's preparation for on-site coverage and what to expect from the course (1:30). Then they guys break down Justin Thomas' WGC win (6:30), and what we saw from Tiger Woods (10:00) and Rory McIlroy (18:00) as all three prepare to play together at the PGA Championship. Plus, about that Phil commercial (24:00) and exper...

It's a road game for Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson but the First Cut takes no weeks off, particularly during golf's elite early August schedule. First, why WGC's, and Bridgestone in particular, get overlooked (2:00), Dustin Johnson's chances to dominate the next couple of weeks (6:15), what Kyle saw at The Open that has him confident in Rory McIlroy (9:00) and plenty of Tiger talk regarding expec...