Rory's Post-Masters Mindset & Spieth's Slam Quest at Quail Hollow; Plus Bryson, Rahm & Injury News

Episode Brief This episode (Date of Recording) dives deep into the upcoming PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, analyzing top contenders like McIlroy and Spieth, their Grand Slam narratives, key player strategies, and crucial fitness updates.

• Lead bullet – Rory McIlroy approaches the PGA at Quail Hollow feeling 'lighter' post-Masters Grand Slam, despite Padraig Harrington's 'new burden' theory, leveraging his stellar course record and reduced tour politics involvement.
• Secondary bullet – Jordan Spieth, inspired by Rory, targets his ninth career Grand Slam attempt at the PGA, reporting positive wrist recovery and growing confidence.
• Tertiary bullet – Bryson DeChambeau discusses his respectful rivalry with McIlroy and past health battles, while Jon Rahm shares a Nicklaus-inspired mental strategy for major championships.

• Lead bullet – Scottie Scheffler looks forward to his marquee pairing (McIlroy, Schauffele), Xander Schauffele aims to defend and challenge a 'freer' Rory, while Justin Thomas feels renewed Grand Slam ambition.
• Secondary bullet – Daniel Berger makes a welcome return from a long back injury, but Sahith Theegala's participation is uncertain due to a neck issue.
• Tertiary bullet – Several veterans like John Daly, Vijay Singh, Y.E. Yang, and Davis Love III will miss the PGA for the Regions Tradition; Billy Horschel is out post-hip surgery.

Rory's 2-year Aussie Open deal • Rahm values multiple majors over *just* the Slam • Spieth's wrist feeling good

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This May 13th episode dives deep into the PGA Championship build-up, analyzing Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam quest, Scottie Scheffler's dominance, and other key storylines emerging from recent Tour action.

• Lead bullet – Focus shifts to Quail Hollow for the PGA Championship, with Rory McIlroy (+500) seeking the career Grand Slam despite recent driving woes (hitting just 8 of 28 fairways over the weekend at Truist), facing off against dominant World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (+450).
• Secondary bullet – Scheffler enters fresh off a record-tying -31 victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, though questions linger about his limited Quail Hollow experience (0-3-1 at the 2022 Presidents Cup).
• Tertiary bullet – Defending champion Xander Schauffele hosted the Champions Dinner, treating past winners to smoked goat cheese dates and Wagyu New York strip steak ahead of his title defense on a course where he holds a strong record.

• Lead bullet – Jordan Spieth makes his ninth attempt at the career Grand Slam, quipping about Quail Hollow being "Rory McIlroy Country Club" after a closing 62 at the CJ Cup, while Jon Rahm's major form remains a question despite Liv success.
• Secondary bullet – Keep an eye on recent Liv Golf Korea winner Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas, who finished T2 at the Truist Championship and won the 2017 PGA at this very course (Quail Hollow).
• Tertiary bullet – Analyst Jeff Sherman still believes in Rahm, who provided a lighter moment failing to recognize teammate Tyrrell Hatton's childhood photo in a humorous video clip.

• Lead bullet – Jeeno Thitikul captured her fifth LPGA title with a flawless bogey-free final 27 holes at the Mizuho Americas Open to reach World No. 2, while Ryan Fox secured his maiden PGA Tour win at the Myrtle Beach Classic.
• Secondary bullet – Fox sealed the Myrtle Beach Classic victory with a dramatic playoff chip-in, dedicating the Mother's Day trophy to his wife.
• Tertiary bullet – Veteran Richard Bland notably prioritized sleep and preparation over a dinner invitation with former President Donald Trump ahead of a tournament.

A • Sahith Theegala's PGA status uncertain due to neck injury withdrawal from Truist • Kai Trump commits to University of Miami golf (Fall '26) • New 165,000 sq ft PGA TOUR Studios facility opens in Ponte Vedra Beach, featuring Tiger Woods.

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This Mother's Day weekend, Sepp Straka emotionally clinched his second PGA Tour victory of 2025 at the Truist Championship, while Ryan Fox dramatically chipped in for his maiden Tour title at the Myrtle Beach Classic.

• Lead bullet – Sepp Straka captured a poignant Mother's Day Truist Championship victory at The Philadelphia Cricket Club, his second of 2025, marked by emotional family reflections and overcoming immense pressure.
• Secondary bullet – Straka (-16), who shared the 54-hole lead, credited a "takeaway tweak" and stellar mid-range putting for his win, admitting he was "nauseous" from pressure despite not his best ball-striking.
• Tertiary bullet – The Austrian proudly represented his country, celebrating with family (wife Paige, child Leo) in Flourtown, where his parents met, and reflecting on overcoming past chipping yips.

• Lead bullet – Ryan Fox secured his maiden PGA Tour title at the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic, sinking a stunning chip-in birdie on the first playoff hole against Mackenzie Hughes and Harry Higgs.
• Secondary bullet – Fox (-15, R4 66) drew on DP World Tour experience for composure, with the win (witnessed by wife & daughters) significantly boosting his season and PGA Championship qualification.
• Tertiary bullet – Players praised the debuting Dunes course; Harry Higgs showed class (writing "be a savage"), while Mackenzie Hughes benefited from a "gift from the golf gods" bounce in the playoff.

A • JT & Lowry T2 at Truist (-14) • Rory: Wissahickon "too short," preps for Quail • Finau's Mother's Day charity raises $25k

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