Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav
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GolfChannel.com senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss and debate the latest news from around the golf world.
Episodes(40 episodes)
Episode 632
Tiger "plays" TGL, but what's it mean for the Masters?
0:00: It's LAGC's world and we're all just living in it!
05:00: Was this just a TGL publicity stunt?
10:00 How Tiger Woods actually looked and what it means for Augusta
20:00: Thoughts on how the final match played out
29:00: Exploring whether TGL has already peaked and what can be done moving forward
39:00: Scottie Scheffler is a late WD from Houston ahead of the Masters Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Mar 25, 2026Duration: 42m 9s
Episode 631
Bryson and Rahmbo are RED-HOT heading into the Masters
0:00: Matt Fitzpatrick bounces back from Players heartbreak to win the Valspar
12:00: Other storylines that unfolded on a strange day at Innisbrook
15:00: Innisbrook rocks, but will there be a spot for it?
20:00: Biggest takeaways from the Florida swing
31:00: Bryson goes back to back on LIV
40:00: Would LIV be better with more match play?
48:00: Voices in the Crowd: Domestic LIV stops, more fifth-major talk, Steve Sands love Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
Published: Mar 22, 2026Duration: 52m 9s
Episode 630
Sands, man! Going behind the mic and talking Masters
00:00: Hello and welcome, Steve Sands
1:45: Was Young's drive on 18 the greatest tee shot ever?
7:00: Young among the top 5 favorites at the Masters?
9:00: Looking forward to this week's Valspar ...
15:45: Thoughts on Valspar's future on the Tour schedule
19:15: Why the Players is NOT a major
25:00: '18' is the most significant number in sports
27:00: Expect (or even want) to see Tiger at the Masters?
32:00: Sands shares some 'behind the mic' stories Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 38m 48s
Episode 629
Players Sunday delivers again! Cam Young takes the next step with macho finish
0:00: Add another chapter to Players Championship lore
03:30: Cam Young's final two holes were the stuff of legend
11:10: What's behind Young's rise to the game's elite
15:30: The other contenders on Players Sunday
20:00: Ludvig Aberg's out-of-nowhere back-nine collapse
29:30: The biggest remaining questions after Brian Rolapp's State of the Tour address
46:30: Punch Shots: Rory McIlroy's pre-Masters run-up, Scottie Scheffler concern, Bryson is a winner again Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.<...
Published: Mar 16, 2026Duration: 52m 25s
Episode 628
2026 Players Championship Saturday: Is a collapse or coronation coming?
0:00: That final-round three-putt made Sunday much more interesting
08:00: Ludvig Aberg's refreshing honesty about what a Players title would mean
12:00: A comfy final pairing on Sunday with another former college stud Michael Thorbjornsen in the mix
16:00: Who else could crash the party on Sunday? Plus, picks to win Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Mar 15, 2026Duration: 22m 32s
Episode 627
2026 Players Championship Friday: A ball-striking fiesta has broken out!
0:00: This is the Ludvig Aberg we've been promised
05:00: Xander Schauffele rounding into form at just the right time
08:00: Four rounds into his return, Justin Thomas is squarely in the mix
11:00: Why Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler find themselves so far back
18:00: Friday at The Players was good fun – because cut lines matter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Mar 14, 2026Duration: 22m 5s
Episode 626
2026 Players Championship Thursday: Rory, Collin, Rex all playing hurt
0:00: Rex, where have you been?
1:30: Collin Morikawa, one of the pre-tournament favorites, bows out after just one hole at The Players
3:30: Rory McIlroy shows lots of rust in his opening 74
7:30: Another un-Scottie-like round from Scheffler
12:30: Justin Thomas: DFL last week, in the mix here
15:00: Even with some rain, TPC Sawgrass showing out so far Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Mar 12, 2026Duration: 19m 39s
Episode 625
Bay Hill Sunday proves: It's HARD to win on the PGA Tour
0:00: These PGA Tour Sundays are getting wild
05:00: Even in defeat, Daniel Berger shows that he's back
10:30: What Akshay Bhatia showed us as he nails down his 3rd Tour title
16:00: What's up with Scottie?
21:00: Rory McIlroy's status for The Players after his back flared up
25:00: Ricky Castillo wins, Blade Brown shines again in Puerto Rico
30:00: Jon Rahm wins for the first time since August 2024, capping an eventful week
38:00: Bryson DeChambeau has had a quiet 2026 so far
41:00: Players week is here! We'll be all over...
Published: Mar 9, 2026Duration: 45m 28s
Episode 624
Luke Donald's biggest concern as repeat captain: What to do about Jon Rahm?
0:00: Rex with a Bay Hill-related mea culpa
04:00: Breaking down the announcement that Luke Donald is running it back for 2027
15:00: Jon Rahm doubles down in his standoff with the European tour
23:00: Bay Hill storylines: Scottie's Thursday thuds, other players to watch this week
31:00: Exciting things on the horizon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 32m 34s
Episode 623
What was THAT?! Recapping a stunning final hour at the Cognizant
0:00: Trying to make sense of what happened to Shane Lowry over the final hour
05:00: Massive tip of the cap to Shane Lowry for speaking with reporters afterward
10:30: What's up with Lowry's lack of success as a 54-hole leader?
17:00: Nico Echavarria is the surprise winner of the Cognizant
21:00: Is Brooks Koepka back?
24:30: Detailing the vibe at a star-less PGA National
27:00: Brad Faxon joins the show!
48:30: Voices in the Crowd: Benefits of a C-level tournament and less-is-more speculation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...
Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 52m 7s
Episode 622
RIP, the Tour's South Florida event? How to save the Cognizant
0:00: Lav has been socked in by a blizzard in the northeast
04:00: With 0 top-25 players in the Cognizant field, what can be done to save it?
13:00: Rex returned to TGL to offer his thoughts on season 2
17:00: Justin Thomas is set to return from injury
20:30: Jon Rahm is setting up a high-stakes game of chicken
25:00: Brooks Koepka tries to get back on track at PGA National Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.<...
Published: Feb 25, 2026Duration: 27m 45s
Episode 621
West Coast swing recap: New stars, familiar foes and future changes
0:00: The Genesis Invitational got a whole lot closer than anticipated
08:00: Here comes another breakout candidate whose journey is worth protecting
12:00: What else stood out from the week at Riviera
16:00: Handing out grades following the West Coast swing
25:00: T-Lew joins the show!
47:00: Voices in the Crowd: Tiger at the Masters, Tiger on the Champions Tour and less is really more? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Feb 23, 2026Duration: 51m 36s
Episode 620
Masters, Ryder Cup, future Tour changes – Tiger provides some clues
0:00: The continued reaction to Anthony Kim's improbable win05:00: Biggest takeaways from Tiger's presser: Masters, Ryder Cup captaincy, PGA Tour changes?16:30: How will the Tour prioritize what's most important to implement immediately?25:00: Exploring why Riviera has proved so elusive to some of the game's best Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Feb 18, 2026Duration: 32m 41s
Episode 619
Anthony Kim wins to complete the most extraordinary comeback ... ever?
0:00: Anthony Kim and a redemption story for the ages08:00: Why this story has resonated so far and wide21:30: How the disappointing play of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau allowed AK to shine29:00: Collin Morikawa knocks off his first PGA Tour title since 2023 with a gritty display at Pebble37:00: Scottie Scheffler, somehow, nearly pulls off the improbable again43:00: Listener questions: 5th major talk, Gotterup on the Presidents Cup, how to combat distance?50:00: Players media day starts a conversation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Published: Feb 16, 2026Duration: 52m 10s
Episode 618
Uh-oh: Even the defending Players champ doesn't view the event as a major
0:00: We're positively giddy for Pebble week05:00: Should this event be played now or in the summer?10:00: Defending champion Rory McIlroy weighs in on the is-The-Players-a-major? debate18:00: We're about to embark on an insanely busy stretch23:00: What else we're looking forward to this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Feb 11, 2026Duration: 25m 50s
Episode 617
Phoenix shows again why it's one of the greatest shows on turf
0:00: Chris Gotterup and Hideki Matsuyama put on a wild show in Phoenix7:00: Examining the winners and losers of the day14:00: Scottie Scheffler continues to amaze19:00: Brooks Koepka's first two starts are ...?22:00: Arron Oberholser joins the show!47:00: Love It or Lav It: Patrick Reed instant promotion, Players as a major, avoid Super Bowl Sunday? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Feb 9, 2026Duration: 52m 3s
Episode 616
LIV finally receives world-ranking points – but with a catch
0:00: At long last, LIV will receive world-ranking points. Here's what it means.09:00: Why the OWGR and LIV statements were so telling18:00: With the Patrick Reed return and LIV receiving OWGr points, did the Tour just create the possibility of more players leaving?24:00: Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka are the biggest storylines this week in Phoenix28:00: Things have gotten wacky this week on "Golf Today" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Feb 4, 2026Duration: 35m 53s
Episode 615
How, at age 45, Justin Rose has turned into golf's version of LeBron
0:00: Justin Rose blew away the field – and continues to amaze us06:00: At age 45, J-Rose is starting to remind us of another star who has gone all-in on his body to prolong his career: LeBron James15:00: What to make of Brooks Koepka's return to competition, inside and outside the ropes26:00: Todd Lewis joins the show!46:00: LPGA royally botches its season opener, Patrick Reed continues his globetrotting and Lav is primed for his first Phoenix Open experience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...
Published: Feb 2, 2026Duration: 52m 45s
Episode 614
With Patrick Reed set to return, the PGA Tour is embracing the villains
0:00: What to make of the Patrick Reed announcement11:00: How the Tour membership is reacting to the P-Reed news, and the clarity about a path back17:00: What the Brooks Koepka return has looked and sounded like for the past few days31:00: What else to watch for this week at Torrey Pines34:00: Is a LIV/OWGR decision imminent? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jan 28, 2026Duration: 37m 56s
Episode 613
In a tantalizing AmEx, Scottie says hello (and goodbye) to Blades Brown
0:00: The final round of the AmEx offered tantalizing potential05:00: Why the signs are already there for a huge 2026 for Scottie Scheffler17:00: Blades Brown delivered the goods – and also learned an important lesson26:00: T-Lew joins the show!45:00: Patrick Reed, new LIV free agent (?), wins in Dubai49:00: Luke Donald discusses his Ryder Cup future Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 52m 0s