THE NORTHERN TRUST - Best Bets, Storylines & Sleepers (8/18)

Playoffs? You wanna talk about playoffs? It’s time for THE NORTHERN TRUST (Caps Lock Slam ™️). On today’s show we’re getting you primed for the playoffs as we discuss alternatives to the current format (1:45). We also chat about Brooks Koepka, Tommy Fleetwood and Jordan Spieth who are this week’s “bubble boys” (13:44). Justin Thomas and Tiger stopped by Winged Foot for a U.S. Open practice round, Greg DuCharme has an inside source on how that round went (24:28). Tiger Woods is in the field this week, what are the chances he makes it to East Lake (27:24)? After the ad break we close out by breaking down some matchup picks from William Hill (33:30), making our Expert Picks, looking at One & Done leans and finally wrapping with our best bets for THE NORTHERN TRUST (46:05). ————————— Want to win $2,500 without putting any of your own cash at stake? Check out our new Golf Props game over at https://cbssports.com/golfprops Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast 'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFD For more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices