In this week’s edition, the guys, live from Royal Portrush, break down all of the storylines heading into the 2025 Open Championship, from Rory McIlroy’s attempt to win a home game, Scottie Scheffler’s bout of existential dread, some of the other leading contenders and the biggest question marks at the year’s final major. #Golf #GolfChannel #GolfChannelPodcast #TheOpen
Chapters:
0:00: Unpredictable weather and a dramatic course on the way
06:00: Rory McIlroy flamed out at home at Portrush in 2019. What will be different this time?
11:00: Scottie Scheffler gets deep – really deep – about life as the world No. 1
17:00: Why Jon Rahm is a player to watch this week
19:00: How many players can actually win this week?
26:00: Other players who have our attention, for various reasons: Jordan Spieth, Sepp Straka, Patrick Reed
32:00: Talk of Turnberry and Muirfield dominate R&A presser
34:00: Mini-pods coming your way all week from Portrush!
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29 Comments
I never realized laughter could be so contagious. Thank you for this video🧡
The Best week of the year. Great podcast!
Sep straka stats are unbelievable he is my outside bet to win the claret jug .
Once again Lav crushing the podcast with this performance. A pure master class in preparation and articulation (Brandel Chamblee’esk if you will.) This one was a step back for Rex after displaying so much improvement the previous few weeks however I still believe in his gifts. He’s far too talented to turn in this type of performance.
So the options are split screen or a broke back mounting screen 😂
The greatest Ryder Cup pairing was Reed and Spieth. They were sent out first and delivered. Would like to see Patrick back. He'd light it up imho and its abt WINNING. 30:00
Guys, its the Atlantic Ocean, not the North sea.
Rex and Lav Kings of Golf (mini) Podcasts. Fantastic commentary as always.
I have placed some bets at local bookies in Northern Ireland, none are British. Go Rahm and Straka and 5 others.
I will be at Portrush on Friday, can't wait.
I think Scottie simple shared his heart and wanted to proclaim the Gospel.
Jon Rahm was our host pick as well, particularly because of his play on links golf
Yes you guys talk a lot about Rory, but you can’t stop gushing over Scottie. It seems like every time he’s teeing it up, you cop out and say Scottie is going to win. He hasn’t figured out links golf yet. I’ll be amazed if he’s top 10 this week. Fleetwood, Bobby Mac, Åberg, Fitzpatrick and a swathe of top British and Scottish players have a real chance.
This format is fine, but you gotta figure out a way to have a mic each. Rex sounds like he’s in a toilet, because the mic is pointed at Lav’s melon.
Can I assume that Lav is the control freak. Put the mic between the 2 of you!
Scottie = bad strokes gained (ARG & Putting) on slow greens; no way. i like the entire European Ryder cup team (esp. Tyrrell, Metal & Fairway Jesus)
Hard to believe there is not another mic that could have been used. Or at least leave the single mic in the middle. Hilarious.😂
i don't see P.Reed on team USA even if he wins this week. but if he were somehow on the team, i would not rank any sports viewing event higher (not even if they televised one sided event where Nancy Kerrigan was given a baseball bat and allowed 5 free swings at Tanya Harding!), than if he were to get paired with Rory McIlroy. Patrick could even bring a few extra tees to randomly flip at Rory during the match.
I want Royal birkdale for the next open championship. 😊🎉❤
This is better. Same room together. 😊🎉❤
I want Rory, Padraig, Bryson or J.J. Spain to win. 😊🎉❤
I believe either a seasoned Vet wins this Open Chip or Somebody mid-obscure like a Sepp Straka or Bobby Mac Type.
Could not hear Rex with this method, especially via non-yt podcast outlets.
Did Rex at one point actually say that Lav smells like 🍑?
Who won pga champions ship dam I for got already
A single mic is a recipe for a weak audio game and missed cut for the weekend.
Make
Audio
Great
Again
Isn't it the Atlantic off Portrush? Even if not, it would be the Irish Sea – the North Sea is on the other side of Scotland.
The player may hit the 9-iron 165 yards every time. But the wind may decide it will go 135 or 195.
I don't know if Rex was just making a joke when he said Scotty should have been laying on a couch when he talked about how fleeting the joy of winning is, but maybe comments like Rex's are why golfers don't want to open up to the media. You both say you want golfers to give us a look inside their thoughts and that's what Scottie did. I've never heard any athlete say that, and I feel like I learned a lot about what they go through by him being so honest.
Rex and Lav, I like the new together look. However Lav keeps the mic to himself too much and Rex's voice is more muted. Share the love Lav! Or both of you should have lapel mics on. Don't tell me you all are on a shoe string budget, so level it up! 😄 Love the show and looking forward to your insights throughout the Open Championship.
Passive aggressive Scottie Shuffler (worst footwork in history of golf) trying to cy his a for not winning by claiming he is such a family man. How is your bank account Scottie? Maybe you should retire and baby sit for the next 10 or 12 years since once you enjoy it so much. Or miss the cut so you can get back home to enjoy your family? Hopefully shuffler and McAttitude don’t dominate 59 minutes out of every hour on the networks.
Speak up Rex📣
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It’s not a huge story … you guys lack creativity