PGA Championship Preview, PGA Tour Board Dramas, Rory dominates at Quail Hollow
Description
In this episode, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the latest developments in professional golf.
They discuss the surprise resignation of PGA Tour board member Jimmy Dunn and the implications for a potential deal with the PIF and LIV Golf.
The hosts also break down the PGA of America's decision to invite several LIV golfers to the PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy's unsuccessful attempt to rejoin the PGA Tour board, and the state of the proposed "unified tour".
Looking ahead to the PGA Championship, Jake and Luke analyze the red-hot form of top contenders like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Brooks Koepka.
They make predictions on how the key PGAT/LIV contingent will fare and who could emerge as the top Australian finisher. Golf fans won't want to miss the hosts' insights and bold calls heading into the year's second major.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:38 Last week's results
00:02:36 Jimmy Dunn resignation
00:06:09 PGA Tour getting in its own way with PIF deal
00:07:49 PGA Championship LIV player invites
00:10:45 Mike Whan on pathways for LIV players in majors
00:11:50 Rory McIlroy blocked from rejoining PGA Tour board
00:13:12 Transaction negotiation subcommittee and Adam Scott
00:17:05 Difficulty of change on PGA Tour, cronyism
00:21:18 Brandel Chamblee's comments on PGA Tour needing PIF deal
00:23:33 Xander Schauffele's controversial drop at Wells Fargo
00:28:12 Rory McIlroy's dominant win at Quail Hollow
00:31:46 Jason Day's contention and Xander struggles to close
00:34:01 Red-hot form of Scheffler, McIlroy, Koepka entering PGA
00:37:19 Sleeper picks - Dean Burmester, Bryson DeChambeau
00:42:00 Pressure on Scheffler, wanting playoff finish
00:42:48 Over/under 2.5 LIV players in the top 10
00:43:43 Cut predictions - Woods, Spieth, JT, Zalatoris
00:44:45 Picking the top Australian finisher
00:46:33 Anthony Kim on Twitter, Chamblee feud
00:50:06 Wrap-up and where to find the hosts on social media