Episode 18: JT Wins, Zurich Classic Preview, & Xander Builds an App

In this episode, we break down Justin Thomas’ emotional playoff win, speculate on the Ryder Cup roster, and react to huge golf architecture updates — including a King-Collins-Dormer project at Royal Dornoch and Pinehurst’s new Coore & Crenshaw course. We also preview the Zurich Classic, share our NCAA Championship picks, and discuss the new Osprey Nest feature at Spey Bay. Plus: why did Xander Schauffele launch an app? And what other PGA Tour players also shouldn’t do the same? 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode 🏌️‍♂️ Tournament & Tour News • Justin Thomas wins the RBC Heritage https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2025/04/20/justin-thomas-ends-drought-wins-playoff-emotional-victory-rbc-heritage-scores-leaderboard-final-round • Zurich Classic Preview https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2025-zurich-classic-predictions-picks-odds-format-field-rankings-golf-best-bets-at-tpc-louisiana/ • Ryder Cup chatter (Bethpage fit) https://x.com/KylePorterNS/status/1914306263288004692 • NCAA Golf Selection Predictions https://www.nbcsports.com/golf/news/brentleys-bracketology-predicting-2025-ncaa-d-i-mens-golf-regional-fields ⸻ 🛠️ Course Design & Architecture • Royal Dornoch King-Collins-Dormer Plan https://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php?topic=73766.0 • Struie Course map sneak peek https://x.com/cbruce_eth/status/1914669414147895308 • Coore & Crenshaw designing Pinehurst No. 11 https://www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/articles/news-and-notes-pinehurst-no-11-new-golf-course-coore-crenshaw ⸻ 🏌️‍♀️ Links Club Updates • Hillcrest Membership Info https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest • Clubhouse Benefits https://clubhouse.links.golf/benefits • Links Pro Shop https://proshop.links.golf • Support Email mailto:[email protected] Questions? Reach out to the team directly. ⸻ 🧠 Community & Commentary • Osprey Nest opens at Spey Bay https://x.com/bertmackay1/status/1913675026185830508 • Unhinged golf Twitter take? https://x.com/LinksDAO/status/1914711065486876745 • Xander Schauffele’s new golf app https://x.com/XSchauffele/status/1914699628236169493 00:00 Welcome and Weekly Recap 00:59 Golfing Updates and Personal Experiences 04:03 Exciting Announcements and Member Events 06:30 Justin Thomas' Victory and Performance Analysis 12:08 Ryder Cup Speculations and Course Insights 17:30 Zurich Classic Preview and Pairing Preferences 20:24 NCAA Golf Selection and Team Discussions 23:57 NCAA Golf Highlights and Predictions 25:24 Course Design Announcements 26:25 King Collins and Pinehurst Developments 29:10 Sweetens Cove and Scottish Golf 36:26 Spay Bay's Osprey Nest 42:41 Golf Twitter Debates and Pro Golfer Apps 49:50 Conclusion and Feedback