Recap and Preview: Scottish Open, US Women's Open, and the Merger Hearing

Join hosts Josh Durso and Nate Sharman on this episode of "Out of Bounds" as they talk mergers, US Women's Open, LIV winner Cam Smith, and PGA Tour winner Sepp Straka. They start by discussing the Senate hearing on the proposed merger between PIF and PGA/DP World tours, highlighting key takeaways and clarifying misconceptions surrounding the PGA Tour's financial struggles and the regulatory process. They talk Sepp Straka's victory at the John Deere Classic, sharing details about his impressive final-round performance and second career PGA Tour win. The hosts then turn their attention to the US Women's Open, where Allisen Corpuz emerged as the champion, securing her first LPGA victory. They talk record-breaking viewership and streaming numbers for the tournament, as well as the historic purse awarded to Corpuz. Additionally, they look at Open-implications as Cam Smith wins at Liv London. In anticipation of the Scottish Open, Josh and Nate preview of the tournament, highlighting Renaissance Club in Scotland as the venue and Xander Schauffele as the reigning champion. They discuss the unpredictable scoring trends at the event and share notable odds for top contenders. The hosts then reveal their picks for the tournament, with Nate favoring Xander Schauffele as the defending champion and Josh opting for Tyrell Hatton as his top choice.