Episodes

  • Ranking all the LIV scenarios by likelihood - Episode #28

    Ranking all the LIV scenarios by likelihood - Episode #28
    May 7 2026
    What actually happens next with LIV Golf?

    This week, Kyle Porter is joined by golf reporter Gabby Herzig for one of the most fascinating golf-business conversations of the year.

    They rank the likelihood of nearly every possible LIV scenario imaginable, including:
    • Outside investors saving LIV
    • Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau leaving
    • LIV becoming a “zombie league”
    • Netflix, Amazon, or Apple buying LIV
    • The PGA Tour taking Saudi money
    • Bryson becoming a full-time YouTube golfer
    • And whether LIV even survives past 2027
    Plus:
    • Why Rory McIlroy accidentally ended up in The Devil Wears Prada 2
    • Inside reporting stories from the LIV chaos after Augusta
    • What it’s really like covering golf at the center of geopolitics and billion-dollar negotiations
    This is one of the deepest and most honest conversations yet about where professional golf is actually headed.

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    1 hr
  • Rory turns 37, Lytham’s Open and other stories we’re following this week – Episode #27

    Rory turns 37, Lytham’s Open and other stories we’re following this week – Episode #27
    May 5 2026
    Golf feels quiet right now…

    …but there’s actually a lot happening.

    Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down the biggest stories in the game this week, including:
    • Rory McIlroy turning 37 and what his all-time ceiling really is
    • The Open Championship heading back to Lytham in 2028—and what that says about golf’s future
    • The growing tension between equipment and historic courses like St Andrews Links
    • A wild situation unfolding around public golf in Washington D.C.
    • And why Nelly Korda might be putting together one of the most dominant seasons in modern golf
    Plus: random baseball nostalgia, Cobra gear talk, and why golf’s biggest debates never seem to go away.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • LIV loses funding and other stories we're following this week – Episode #26

    LIV loses funding and other stories we're following this week – Episode #26
    Apr 30 2026
    There’s “nothing going on” in golf right now…
    …except total chaos.

    Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down one of the wildest news cycles in recent golf history—from the future of LIV Golf to the PGA Tour’s ongoing identity crisis, and why the current schedule just isn’t working. Plus:
    • Why LIV losing funding changes everything (or maybe nothing)
    • What happens next for stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm
    • The PGA Tour’s biggest problem right now
    • Why major season still feels… off
    • And a deep dive on rising amateur star Jackson Koivun
    It’s messy. It’s complicated. And it’s probably just getting started.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The golfers whose major totals fail to match their talent level – Episode #25

    The golfers whose major totals fail to match their talent level – Episode #25
    Apr 28 2026
    Some golfers just don’t make sense on paper.

    Kyle Porter is joined by Shane Bacon to draft the players whose major championship totals don’t match how good they actually were—for better or worse. They discuss:
    • Why Greg Norman might be the ultimate example
    • The painful near-misses of Louis Oosthuizen
    • How Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose ended up with just one major
    • The strange legacy math of Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson
    • Why Adam Scott feels like he should have more
    Plus, a broader conversation about how thin the margins are in major championships—and how a single shot can change a career forever.

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    47 mins
  • Bryson's Future and Other Stories We're Following This Week – Episode #24

    Bryson's Future and Other Stories We're Following This Week – Episode #24
    Apr 23 2026
    What’s actually going on in golf right now? This week, Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down the biggest stories in the sport—from Bryson DeChambeau’s unpredictable future to the PGA Tour’s shifting priorities and the ongoing chaos surrounding LIV Golf. They also dive into:
    • Why Bryson might seriously consider a YouTube-only future
    • The PGA Tour leaving Hawaii—and what it says about the future of the sport
    • LIV Golf’s confusing direction (and massive spending)
    • The strangest rebrand in golf (looking at you, Smash GC)
    • Why Scottie Scheffler is in a completely different tier than everyone else
    Plus, a conversation about how golf media, storytelling, and even competition itself might be changing in real time.

    If it feels like golf is in a weird place right now… it probably is.

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    53 mins
  • Five things that have surprised us so far in 2026 – Episode #23

    Five things that have surprised us so far in 2026 – Episode #23
    Apr 21 2026
    What’s been the most surprising part of the 2026 golf season so far? Kyle and Dylan Dethier break down five unexpected storylines—from breakout stars and shifting power dynamics to the future of pro golf itself. Along the way, they also get into media trends, AI’s impact on sports writing, and how the job of covering golf is changing faster than ever.

    Topics include:
    • The rise of new contenders on the PGA Tour
    • Why the “third star” in golf is still up for grabs
    • The evolving dominance of the game’s biggest names
    • Unexpected storylines shaping the 2026 season
    • How media, AI, and content are changing golf coverage
    If you’ve been watching the 2026 season and feel like things are a little… different—you’re not alone.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Five things we changed our minds about at the 2026 Masters – Episode #22

    Five things we changed our minds about at the 2026 Masters – Episode #22
    Apr 15 2026
    Fresh off the Masters Tournament, Kyle Porter is joined by Joseph LaMagna to break down five things this year’s tournament completely changed their minds about.

    From being on the ground at Augusta National Golf Club to rewatching the broadcast, this episode is less about results—and more about what the Masters reveals about players, courses, and the future of the game.

    They get into:
    • Why Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are in a tier of their own
    • How Augusta exposes weaknesses no other course can
    • Why short game might matter more here than anywhere else
    • The surprising accessibility of the Masters in person
    • What’s real (and overrated) about the Augusta experience
    • Who’s actually next in line behind golf’s top tier
    Plus: Cam Young stock 📈, Xander vs Rahm debates, and why elevation might be the most underrated part of great course design.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Recapping Rory's second Masters victory – Episode #21

    Recapping Rory's second Masters victory – Episode #21
    Apr 13 2026
    A wild weekend at Augusta… just not the one we thought we were getting. Kyle Porter is on the ground at Augusta National Golf Club, breaking down a bizarre, emotional, and at times subdued Sunday at the Masters Tournament with Hayden Martin. They get into:
    • Why Saturday may have been crazier than Sunday
    • How Rory McIlroy nearly lost it… and then found it again
    • What it’s actually like trying to follow chaos on the course in real time
    • The Justin Rose surge that felt like his tournament
    • The strange, unforgettable scenes at Amen Corner (shoutout HaoTong Li 😬)
    • Why this Masters felt different from last year’s electric finish
    Plus: inside-the-ropes perspective on the best viewing spots, crowd energy, and the moments TV just can’t capture.

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    1 hr and 8 mins