LIV'S VEGAS PLAY & ROCKET MORTGAGE PREVIEW - June 26th, 2025

This June 26th, 2025 episode unpacks Liv Golf's landmark MGM partnership, Jon Rahm's detailed Royal Portrush preview, and the latest from the PGA Tour's Rocket Mortgage Classic, including key player updates.LIV GOLF: MGM DEAL, PLAYER FORM & COURSE CHALLENGESmarquee storyline: Liv Golf announces a landmark MGM Resorts partnership for "Liv Golf Week 2026." Jon Rahm eyes another Liv win, reflecting on a "costly Friday" at Oakmont.supporting stat or quote: Jon Rahm on teammate Tyrrell Hatton (U.S. Open T4): "if he keeps playing this good in majors, is... just a matter of time."human angle or fun fact: Patrick Reed notes Maridoe Golf Club's thicker rough for Liv Golf Dallas, with its 7th hole warned as a spot "You DON’T want to end up here..."THE OPEN PREP: RAHM'S ROYAL PORTRUSH INSIGHTSmarquee storyline: Jon Rahm details Royal Portrush's unique links challenges, from the first hole's "massive upslope" to the demanding 16-18 stretch with "cliffs and falloffs."supporting stat or quote: Rahm calls Portrush "a fantastic golf course where... you have to do everything well."human angle or fun fact: Several Liv players, including Adrian Meronk, are in Open Qualifying, while Patrick Reed eyes The Open for Ryder Cup points.PGA TOUR: ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC ACTIONmarquee storyline: At the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Collin Morikawa debuts a new caddie, Wyndham Clark apologizes for Oakmont, and Detroit's own Joe Hooks makes his PGA Tour debut.supporting stat or quote: Joe Hooks boldly states: "I'm excited to give 'em this work and play you know, and beat 'em down."human angle or fun fact: Cam Davis is enjoying "The Davis Double" sandwich ("so good") and Rickie Fowler finds Detroit Golf Club "very scorable."Quick HitsSpieth withdraws from Rocket Mortgage (neck/back) • Scheffler's "fresh attack" on Liv players • Rapsodo MLM2PRO adds Club Path/Attack Angle • John Daly commits to Rogers Charity Classic • Kai Trump's junior success & Miami commit • Harry Hall's $250k sick day at Travelers • Bryson DeChambeau's content mission ("growing the game") • Porath predicts Wyndham Clark will "beat up" Detroit Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.