The LPGA Edge at the 2026 Chevron Championship

Kent Paisley (@kentwpaisley) launches the inaugural episode of The LPGA Edge with co-host "Worldwide" Scottie Leonard (@worldwidescottie). Scott Walker joins as well to welcome the newbies to The Edge, and talk Majors Poker for the first LPGA major of the year. In “Chevron Poker,” the crew picks their players for the championship, while explaining course-fit factors like driving and around-the-green play. The episode highlights Scottie's boss Ingrid Linblad’s candid press conference about losing her driver swing, panic over misses, and how honesty and acceptance can help golfers.

Enjoy the first episode here, before The LPGA Edge gets its own feed.

00:00 Show Open

02:03 Mission Of LPGA Edge

03:32 Poppie's Pond Tradition Debate

06:58 Tour Identity And Venue Future

10:33 Chevron Poker Draft Begins

12:07 Early Picks And Course Fit

16:20 Mid Draft Stats And Sleepers

20:23 Late Round Major Contenders

25:16 Ingrid Opens Up

31:01 Caddie Mind Games

32:12 Acceptance For Amateurs

34:26 LPGA Growth Debate

41:18 Chevron Course Outlook

42:41 Winning Score Prediction

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The Edge YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@golf.theedgeshow

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Rory Goes Back-to-Back at Augusta: Adaptability, Nerves, and Justin Rose’s Costly Mistake

Scott and Andy Walker recap Rory McIlroy’s Masters win, noting his big Friday run effectively decided the tournament and gave him enough cushion to survive a mediocre Saturday and shaky driving on Sunday, joining Tiger, Nick Faldo, and Jack Nicklaus as back-to-back Augusta champions. They discuss how the current tour is trending toward “Scottie or Rory” being in contention, with limited depth among challengers despite flashes from Cam Young and other chasers.

A major focus is Justin Rose’s collapse on the back nine, traced to a tactical error on 11 that snowballed through Amen Corner (bogey, poor shots, and a three-putt). They emphasize adaptability over “consistency,” not compounding mistakes, and how Rory won by not panicking—even after a risky final-hole decision that nearly led to trouble.

Chapters

00:00 Masters Recap Setup

01:10 Rory Goes Back To Back

06:05 Rose Collapse On 11

07:42 How To Play 11

11:32 Majors Poker Recap

12:46 No Panic Game Plan

13:36 Adaptability Over Consistency

15:53 Closing Stretch Decisions

Key Links:

How Pros Handle Strategy Mistakes: https://youtu.be/MqNB6w_Ayxs?si=s1NEuYxFWOYXzSt9

Eastern Michigan Men's Golf Schedule: https://emueagles.com/sports/mens-golf/schedule

Majors Poker Episode Pre-Masters: https://golf.theedge.show/podcast/majors-poker-the-masters/849af136-b91b-4a0a-ad6e-e0c32777d856

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Majors Poker - 2026 Masters

The Edge pod returns for Masters week, as Scott discusses how The Edge is expanding its YouTube channel in our mission to deliver "The Cheat Code” for golf. While Andy Walker is absent while coaching at the Calusa Cup. Scott brings on veteran LPGA journalist Kent Paisley and LPGA caddie Scottie Leonard to discuss their new podcast project with The Edge, why LPGA golf offers relatable strategy and skill lessons (lower ball flight, less spin, landing spots), the Augusta National Women’s Amateur versus LPGA access to Augusta, and increased caddie movement between tours. They highlight LPGA “ballers” including Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko, and Hyo Joo Kim, then play “Majors Poker” with Masters picks. Stay for the hole show on a special nugget on the 14th hole at Augusta National.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:16 Meet the new team members

04:25 Why LPGA Is Relatable

06:10 Augusta and the Women’s Game

09:59 LPGA Ballers to Watch

12:40 Majors Poker Begins

13:36 Draft Pool and First Picks

15:15 Scheffler Rahm Rory Picks

17:23 Rory Top Three Debate

18:01 Bryson Goes First

18:50 Xander and Justin Rose

19:45 Fitzpatrick and Cam Young

20:43 Reed and Lowry Flyers

22:21 Fleetwood and Koepka

23:45 Final Picks Lefty Angle

26:21 How to Close Out

27:49 Amen Corner Pressure

29:09 Masters Moments and Wrap

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