Today in Golf - May 6th, 2025

From Scottie’s near-59 folklore at Royal Oaks to the brewing drama between LIV and the PGA TOUR, today’s show is wall-to-wall storylines and previews:Scheffler Deep-DiveRoyal Oaks lore – Close calls at 57/58/59 (and still losing a wolf game), plus the hole-in-one with sister Callie on the bag from his 2014 Tour debut.Family first – Wife, baby Bennett, and Callie’s return at the Byron Nelson; why the hometown win hit so hard.Rory as fuel – How McIlroy’s Masters triumph stoked Scottie’s fire.Scheduling scoop – Skipping next week’s $20 M Truist Championship.Truist Championship Preview – Philadelphia Cricket ClubField & format – 70-man, no-cut Signature Event.Headliners – Rory defends, Van Rooyen qualifies, Berger & Conners circle as sleepers.Forecast – Spring-in-Philly weather outlook and course quirks.ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic (Opposite-field)Names to know – Mackenzie Hughes, defending champ Chris Gotterup, father-son Byrd duo, 16-year-old prodigy Blades Brown.The Q – Inside the wild open qualifier pipeline.LIV vs. PGA TOUR TensionsMajor paths & rankings – Niemann’s U.S. Open ticket, OWGR vs. DataGolf gaps for Rahm & Bryson.Money talk – DeChambeau’s next contract estimates and Crushers GC payout breakdown.Voices & vibes – Contrasting takes from Mickelson, Van Rooyen, McIlroy, DeChambeau; Wesley Bryan suspension buzz; reported Trump summit.Quick HitsJeeno Thitikul’s LPGA debut • new Cobra driver drop • Rick Shiels in the news • Crystal Cruises returns • Eastside Golf signs Eugenio Chacarra • PGA WORKS Collegiate notes.One packed pod: swing thoughts, schedule moves, and off-course intrigue—all in under an hour. Press play and get fully briefed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.