Today, we tear into the Player of the Year debate—dominance vs. history and dive into an opinion breakdown of strokes gained and what it means for you. Then, we test some wild 1 million to 1 odds on our 2026 predictions with $600 on the line and share outlandish scenes from golf’s strangest stories around the globe.

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In EP 5 We Cover:

• Rory’s career Grand Slam vs. Scotty’s record-shattering season
• How Player of the Year is voted—peers, media, or narrative-building?
• What strokes gained really tells us—beyond the vibes
• 2026 predictions that could change the golf nuts studio forever
• Some golf stories so bizarre we fall out of our chairs

Community & Engagement:

• What’s the most criminal golf story you’ve heard? Drop in the comments.
• Rank these predictions 1-4—who’s most likely to flip 2026 golf on its head?
• Would you try hitting approach zones like Scotty? Or fold like Rory?

Resources & Links:

• Mark Brody’s Stroke Gained System
• ShotLink Explained
• Golf Apps for Tracking

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00:00 - Why the Rory vs. Scotty debate is the real “battle of the season”
02:12 - How Player of the Year is voted—peers voting versus media narratives
04:22 - Stroke Gained 101: The stat that exposes what actually wins tournaments
06:12 - Rory’s legacy: Grand Slams or dominance—what matters more?
09:02 - Will Rory lose motivation now that he’s ‘crossed the big one’?
11:43 - If Scotty had won double majors and Rory only two, who takes POY?
14:16 - Stroke Gained explained: The secret sauce behind elite performance
17:05 - Origin story of Stroke Gained—Mark Brody’s genius stat
19:53 - Why green zones matter—approach strategies of tour pros
22:10 - The wildest golf stories—unexploded ordnances, secret poopers, and 11-hole-in-ones
39:37 - Golf’s secret societies and bunker mysteries—2025’s craziest tales
43:14 - Next episode teaser: How YouTube golf is taking over pro tours

• (00:00) - - Why the Rory vs. Scotty debate is the real “battle of the season”
• (02:12) - - How Player of the Year is voted—peers voting versus media narratives
• (04:22) - - Stroke Gained 101: The stat that exposes what actually wins tournaments
• (06:12) - - Rory’s legacy: Grand Slams or dominance—what matters more?
• (09:02) - - Will Rory lose motivation now that he’s ‘crossed the big one’?
• (11:43) - - If Scotty had won double majors and Rory only two, who takes POY?
• (14:16) - - Stroke Gained explained: The secret sauce behind elite performance
• (17:05) - - Origin story of Stroke Gained—Mark Brody’s genius stat
• (19:53) - - Why green zones matter—approach strategies of tour pros
• (22:10) - - The wildest golf stories—unexploded ordnances, secret poopers, and 11-hole-in-ones
• (39:37) - - Golf’s secret societies and bunker mysteries—2025’s craziest tales
• (43:14) - - Next episode teaser: How YouTube golf is taking over pro tours

OWGR, PGA, LIV, TGL, Brooks rejoins, Bryson negotiates, Rahm's Contract details, Tigers TGL moves, Rory & Chamblee disagree and Free Agency has a dark side.

Who really holds the power in golf today? Is it the PGA Tour or the rising force of LIV Golf? jump in to get all of the details on the high-stakes battle for control over the sport. With Brooks Koepka's quiet exit from LIV and Jon Rahm's staggering $566 million deal, the landscape is shifting fast. LIV updates Relegation format, Patrick reed makes moves, LIV gets OWGR points, Louis Oosthuizen & Paul Casey speak out on the 72 hole move and so much more!

Discover how the world golf rankings are impacting LIV's future and why the PGA Tour's strategies of “forgiveness” and “loyalty” could change the game for your favorite players. We explore the real power plays behind the headlines and contracts, revealing the strategic moves that could redefine golf's future.

All about the intersection of money, legacy, and star power in the sport. Tune in to stay ahead of the game and understand the next chapter in golf's evolving story.

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CHAPTERS
00:00:14 Introduction & Overview
00:00:46 Giveaway Announcement
00:01:11 Brooks Koepka's Exit
00:03:46 PGA Tour Policies
00:04:14 TGL Ratings
00:09:32 Jon Rahm's Deal
00:10:07 OWGR Impact
00:22:14 PGA Tour Strategy
00:38:45 LIV's Response
00:46:21 Conclusion

Welcome to Episode 3 of Golf Nuts; Where we dive into the evolving landscape of golf as we explore the split between traditional and modern formats, the impact of YouTube golf, and how mixed events are shining a spotlight on women's sports. We also discuss the health benefits of golf, the social dynamics, and the etiquette challenges faced by new players. Plus, we delve into the business side of golf and the influence of new media formats.

Join us as we break down the Grant Thornton Invitational and its implications for the sport.

What do you think is the future of golf?
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Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction to Episode 3
00:01:28 Continuing on Our Theme from Last Episode
00:12:37 New to Us Segment: Grant Thornton Invitational
00:22:00 Golf, Health, and Fitness
00:38:00 YouTube Golf Formats: What Works?
00:49:00 Event Formats and Participation
00:59:10 Final Segment: Handicap Crimes