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Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

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GolfChannel.com senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss and debate the latest news from around the golf world.

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United States

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GolfChannel.com senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss and debate the latest news from around the golf world.

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English


Episodes
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Is LIV Golf dead? Breaking down its uncertain future

4/16/2026
0:00: What's the actual headline of this news? 05:00: Why this is happening right now 10:00: What the LIV CEO's statement really means 15:00: How should the PGA Tour react to all of the LIV uncertainty? 25:00: If LIV is on life support, looking ahead to the future landscape Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:30:29

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Masters Sunday: After waiting forever, Rory now has another green jacket

4/12/2026
0:00: How do we grade this 2026 Masters? 04:00: With a second green jacket and major No. 6, where can Rory go from here? 08:00: How McIlroy was able to get it done on Sunday 17:00: How McIlroy's preparation played such a huge key 23:00: After the win, where does Rory stack up all time? 28:00: Evaluating Scottie Scheffler, Justin Rose, Cameron Young and the disappointing LIV stars 49:00: Final thoughts from Masters week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:52:49

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Masters Saturday: Rory backs up – and now the green jacket is up for grabs

4/11/2026
0:00: Rory McIlroy's worst day of the week came at a bad time 09:30: Cam Young shoots 65 and tries to complete the Players/Masters double 16:00: Sam Burns, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose and (yep) Scottie all in the mix 21:00: Who wins the Masters? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:22:48

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Masters Friday: Staked to a historic lead, Rory is more dangerous than ever

4/10/2026
0:00: So this is what a freed-up Rory McIlroy looks like 02:30: How the last seven holes might have won Rory another green jacket 07:00: We were wrong! Rory had the right plan all along 11:00: Scores were significantly better in the second round. What happened? 15:00: Can anyone make up this huge halftime deficit? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:21:25

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Masters Thursday: Some big names have already bowed out!

4/9/2026
0:00: Lav is giddy looking at the leaderboard 01:30: Rory might never lose at Augusta again 06:00: Other highlights from the opening round 09:00: Implosions galore on the second nine! 14:00: Augusta is already delightfully firm – what to expect for the rest of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:21:37

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Masters preview: Picks to win, storylines to watch at Augusta National

4/8/2026
0:00: Firm and fast is on the way! 07:00: Biggest takeaways from Masters chairman Fred Ridley's address 12:00: How we evaluate the favorites after the practice-round days at Augusta 29:00: Is this a "wide open" Masters? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:35:24

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Masters week is here! Getting you started with the stars and storylines

4/5/2026
0:00: We're setting up in Augusta! 03:00: The Valero Texas Open, won by J.J. Spaun, finally got interesting late 11:30: Does Ludvig Aberg have a closing problem? 19:30: Early impressions of Augusta National, including the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur 25:00: Early-week questions: How does Scottie Scheffler look after baby/time off, is Jon Rahm the new favorite? 34:00: Catch us the rest of the week on TV, on YouTube – and in your email, with our brand-new, majors-only newsletter dropping soon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:36:18

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Tiger Woods arrest fallout: Police reports, rehab and the PGA Tour's future

4/1/2026
0:00: It's been a busy few days for Tiger Woods 02:30: What to make of Woods' statement that he's stepping away and entering rehab 07:00: The PGA Tour has no choice but to move on 16:00: Where does the Ryder Cup committee go from here, too? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:22:14

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A week of extremes: Tiger Woods' new low and Gary Woodland's inspiring comeback

3/29/2026
0:00: Tiger Woods was arrested, again, under the suspicion of DUI 04:00: Why this is such an important moment in time 08:00: What comes next 10:00: Gary Woodland authors the story of the year in Houston 21:00: Somehow, Woodland's golf is as good as ever 28:00: Our top 10 favorites for the Masters 48:00: Listener questions: TGL's viability, Scottie's level of concern, why we care about Tiger 52:00: We're co-hosting "Golf Today" this week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:52:21

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Tiger "plays" TGL, but what's it mean for the Masters?

3/25/2026
0:00: It's LAGC's world and we're all just living in it! 05:00: Was this just a TGL publicity stunt? 10:00 How Tiger Woods actually looked and what it means for Augusta 20:00: Thoughts on how the final match played out 29:00: Exploring whether TGL has already peaked and what can be done moving forward 39:00: Scottie Scheffler is a late WD from Houston ahead of the Masters Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:42:09

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Bryson and Rahmbo are RED-HOT heading into the Masters

3/22/2026
0:00: Matt Fitzpatrick bounces back from Players heartbreak to win the Valspar 12:00: Other storylines that unfolded on a strange day at Innisbrook 15:00: Innisbrook rocks, but will there be a spot for it? 20:00: Biggest takeaways from the Florida swing 31:00: Bryson goes back to back on LIV 40:00: Would LIV be better with more match play? 48:00: Voices in the Crowd: Domestic LIV stops, more fifth-major talk, Steve Sands love Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:52:09

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Sands, man! Going behind the mic and talking Masters

3/18/2026
00:00: Hello and welcome, Steve Sands 1:45: Was Young's drive on 18 the greatest tee shot ever? 7:00: Young among the top 5 favorites at the Masters? 9:00: Looking forward to this week's Valspar ... 15:45: Thoughts on Valspar's future on the Tour schedule 19:15: Why the Players is NOT a major 25:00: '18' is the most significant number in sports 27:00: Expect (or even want) to see Tiger at the Masters? 32:00: Sands shares some 'behind the mic' stories Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:38:48

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Players Sunday delivers again! Cam Young takes the next step with macho finish

3/15/2026
0:00: Add another chapter to Players Championship lore 03:30: Cam Young's final two holes were the stuff of legend 11:10: What's behind Young's rise to the game's elite 15:30: The other contenders on Players Sunday 20:00: Ludvig Aberg's out-of-nowhere back-nine collapse 29:30: The biggest remaining questions after Brian Rolapp's State of the Tour address 46:30: Punch Shots: Rory McIlroy's pre-Masters run-up, Scottie Scheffler concern, Bryson is a winner again Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:52:25

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2026 Players Championship Saturday: Is a collapse or coronation coming?

3/14/2026
0:00: That final-round three-putt made Sunday much more interesting 08:00: Ludvig Aberg's refreshing honesty about what a Players title would mean 12:00: A comfy final pairing on Sunday with another former college stud Michael Thorbjornsen in the mix 16:00: Who else could crash the party on Sunday? Plus, picks to win Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:22:32

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2026 Players Championship Friday: A ball-striking fiesta has broken out!

3/13/2026
0:00: This is the Ludvig Aberg we've been promised 05:00: Xander Schauffele rounding into form at just the right time 08:00: Four rounds into his return, Justin Thomas is squarely in the mix 11:00: Why Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler find themselves so far back 18:00: Friday at The Players was good fun – because cut lines matter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:22:05

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2026 Players Championship Thursday: Rory, Collin, Rex all playing hurt

3/12/2026
0:00: Rex, where have you been? 1:30: Collin Morikawa, one of the pre-tournament favorites, bows out after just one hole at The Players 3:30: Rory McIlroy shows lots of rust in his opening 74 7:30: Another un-Scottie-like round from Scheffler 12:30: Justin Thomas: DFL last week, in the mix here 15:00: Even with some rain, TPC Sawgrass showing out so far Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:19:39

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Bay Hill Sunday proves: It's HARD to win on the PGA Tour

3/8/2026
0:00: These PGA Tour Sundays are getting wild 05:00: Even in defeat, Daniel Berger shows that he's back 10:30: What Akshay Bhatia showed us as he nails down his 3rd Tour title 16:00: What's up with Scottie? 21:00: Rory McIlroy's status for The Players after his back flared up 25:00: Ricky Castillo wins, Blade Brown shines again in Puerto Rico 30:00: Jon Rahm wins for the first time since August 2024, capping an eventful week 38:00: Bryson DeChambeau has had a quiet 2026 so far 41:00: Players week is here! We'll be all over your TV sets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:45:28

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Luke Donald's biggest concern as repeat captain: What to do about Jon Rahm?

3/4/2026
0:00: Rex with a Bay Hill-related mea culpa 04:00: Breaking down the announcement that Luke Donald is running it back for 2027 15:00: Jon Rahm doubles down in his standoff with the European tour 23:00: Bay Hill storylines: Scottie's Thursday thuds, other players to watch this week 31:00: Exciting things on the horizon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:32:34

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What was THAT?! Recapping a stunning final hour at the Cognizant

3/1/2026
0:00: Trying to make sense of what happened to Shane Lowry over the final hour 05:00: Massive tip of the cap to Shane Lowry for speaking with reporters afterward 10:30: What's up with Lowry's lack of success as a 54-hole leader? 17:00: Nico Echavarria is the surprise winner of the Cognizant 21:00: Is Brooks Koepka back? 24:30: Detailing the vibe at a star-less PGA National 27:00: Brad Faxon joins the show! 48:30: Voices in the Crowd: Benefits of a C-level tournament and less-is-more speculation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:52:07

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RIP, the Tour's South Florida event? How to save the Cognizant

2/25/2026
0:00: Lav has been socked in by a blizzard in the northeast 04:00: With 0 top-25 players in the Cognizant field, what can be done to save it? 13:00: Rex returned to TGL to offer his thoughts on season 2 17:00: Justin Thomas is set to return from injury 20:30: Jon Rahm is setting up a high-stakes game of chicken 25:00: Brooks Koepka tries to get back on track at PGA National Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:27:45