Robin Tiger Williams, a real slow-play penalty and Scottie goes nuclear
Alex, Steve and CP recap Scottie Scheffler’s preposterous eight-stroke victory at the Byron Nelson and give some love to runner-up Erik van Rooyen, who had some interesting comments on the PGA Tour’s Signature Event model. Plus, an interview with DP World Tour pro Robin Tiger Williams and a proper course preview for Philly Cricket Club, host of this week’s Truist Championship.
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1:06:32
LPGA winner nearly drowns and Blockie is BACK (again)
Alex, Steve and CP tip their caps to TEAM LOOP, AKA Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin, two former podcast guests who picked up their first PGA Tour win as a team on Sunday at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Plus, a near-drowning at the Chevron (seriously), the return of Michael Block (again) and an interview with author Michael Arkush about the greatest golfers of all time.
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1:05:26
What it’s like to be (almost) late for your Augusta National tee time
One of our own, Drew Powell, won the Masters media lottery and had the opportunity to play Augusta National the day after Rory McIlroy’s incredible win. He details his round, the shots that shocked him the most and describes what it’s like to be (almost) late for the tee time of a lifetime. Alex, Steve and CP also recap a crazy finish at Harbour Town, praise Joel Dahmen for speaking to the media after a crushing defeat and shout out a five-time tour winner for DQ-ing himself.
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59:27
Rory’s coronation and how we got slapped on the wrist by Augusta National
Alex, CP and Steve recap what can only be described as a top five Masters of all time, with Rory McIlroy completing the career Grand Slam in epic fashion at Augusta National. We also tip our caps to Harry Diamond, Patrick Reed and runner-up Justin Rose, who remains an all-class individual. Plus, we discuss the Masters merch line problem, how we got slapped on the wrist by Augusta National and the biggest “non-story” story of the week regarding Bryson DeChambeau vs. McIlroy.
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1:13:02
Masters best bets and winning pool advice LIVE from Augusta National
It’s Masters Week, and we’re ready to make some winning Masters bets. Keith Stewart, PGA professional and CEO of Read The Line, and Ryan Noonan, manager of content at BetspertsGolf.com, joined Steve Hennessey to break down everything from outright bets, placement wagers, Masters pools and DFS strategy. We talk about the conditions at Augusta National and whether it will affect the winner—plus some surprising bets on players not named Scottie or Rory to win a green jacket.
This is The Loop, a refreshing mix of everything you love to talk about around golf, with the only rule that you don’t take yourself or the game too seriously. Each week hosts Christopher Powers, Alex Myers, and Steve Hennessey, along with special guests from across the sports and entertainment worlds, will touch on what’s going in the game, who they’re putting money on, and whatever else comes up along the way.
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