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Recorded June 22nd, 2026

Golf at Shinnecock Hills does not care about your feelings, and neither do we. After the U.S. Open wraps, we sit down to unpack what “Let Shinnecock be Shinnecock” really looks like when the greens are firm, the margins are tiny, and par feels like stealing. If you love major championship golf, this one is a masterclass in picking spots, accepting bogeys, and surviving the kind of test that exposes every weak decision.

Wyndham Clark gives us the perfect case study. We talk through how he wins without needing to flush it for 72 holes, why his par saves are the real highlight reel, and how a hot putter can carry you when everything else is wobbling. We also revisit the Oakmont locker story and ask a tougher question: why do fans hold grudges against some players while giving others a lifelong pass for behavior that is objectively worse?

Then we get into the part that had us fired up: the crowd. Heckling, cheering for balls to roll off greens, phones out for live betting, and people chasing social clips instead of watching the competition. We debate a clean solution inspired by the Masters: limit phones, cut the beer culture at majors, and make removals actually mean something. If the game is growing, we want it to grow the right way.

If you’ve got thoughts on fan behavior, USGA setups, or what golf etiquette should be in 2026, hit play and join the argument. Subscribe, share with your golf group chat, and leave a review with your take: should majors ban phones and limit alcohol?

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Recorded June 17th, 2026

Shinnecock Hills has a way of making professional golfers look human, and that’s exactly why we love the US Open. We sit down on a Wednesday night, crack one open, and get right to the good stuff: the course, the wind, the setup, and the bets that make the weekend even more fun to watch. We also react to the surprise news that the USGA and R&A are delaying the golf ball rollback, and we talk through what that might actually mean for the modern power game, dispersion, and scoring.

From there, we zoom out to the state of pro golf and the “two-tier” vibe around elevated events, sponsors, and how often the biggest names really show up. Then it’s full Shinnecock preview mode, including the legendary history, the scars from past setups, and why a course can have wide fairways but still demand total control into firm, exposed greens. With 30 to 40 mph winds in the forecast and the USGA planning to syringe greens between waves, we break down the biggest variable at any US Open: getting the right tee time draw.

Finally, we build our card with a simple structure: favorites, mid-tier picks, and long shots. Graham rolls with Matt Fitzpatrick, Scott lands on Xander Schauffele (with plenty of love for Tommy Fleetwood), and we dig into names like Patrick Reed, Russell Henley, Sam Burns, Tyrrell Hatton, Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland, and Harris English. If you’re watching Shinnecock all weekend, come sweat it with us. Subscribe, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave a quick review. Who’s your pick to win, and what score takes the trophy?

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Recorded June 7th, 2024

A four-goal lead with 13 minutes left should be a cruise control win, right? Not in this Stanley Cup Final. We come in hot on the Golden Knights vs Hurricanes chaos, from lightning-fast goals and blown leads to reviews that change the entire mood of a building. By the time it hits double overtime, we’re not just talking strategy and matchups, we’re talking about what playoff sports does to your sleep, your stress levels, and your ability to speak without jinxing your own team.

We also zoom out to the golf world because the nerves don’t stop at the rink. The Memorial Tournament at Jack Nicklaus place gives us pressure swings, a playoff finish, and the moment everyone replayed all weekend: Scottie Scheffler laying into caddie Ted Scott after a number goes wrong. That turns into a real conversation about why elite players snap, how putting can humble the best ball-strikers on the planet, and why you can’t expect anyone to win every week even when they’re world No. 1. Then we hit the US Women’s Open at Riviera, where Nelly Korda and Charley Hull remind us that a “short putt” is only short in theory until a major title is on the line.

Finally, we jump to the NBA Finals with Knicks vs Spurs, where the contrast is everything: New York’s poise and late-game execution versus San Antonio’s youth, talent, and a few mistakes that only show up under the brightest lights. We talk Jalen Brunson’s clutch runs, what one inbound can do to a series, and the jaw-dropping Madison Square Garden ticket prices that have everyone doing math they don’t want to do.

If you’re into the Stanley Cup Final, the NBA Finals, PGA Tour storylines, and big-moment debate with zero fluff, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a quick review. What was the most unbelievable moment of the week for you?

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