The Second Cut | Golf Podcast LIVE From The PLAYERS Championship Round 1 Recap | Leaderboard, Storylines, Notables
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Mar 13, 2026 
Mark Immelman, golf coach and analyst, offers strategic perspective. Greg DuCharme, tactical analyst, breaks down course and shot tendencies. They recap Colin Morikawa’s early withdrawal, standout rounds from Justin Thomas and others, Scotty Scheffler’s driver issues, weather-driven restarts, live odds shifts, and which players and factors to watch heading into Friday.
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Colin Morikawa Exit After One Hole
- Colin Morikawa withdrew after one hole when he tweaked his back on a practice swing during his second tee of the day at the 11th hole.
- The injury happened instantly on a seemingly innocuous swing, he rode off in a cart and later confirmed it's a recurring issue he recognized immediately.
No-Refund Reality When Players Start A Round
- Fantasy and betting markets struggle when a player withdraws after starting a round because most books treat the tournament as 'started' at first tee.
- DraftKings refunded some bets as publicity, but sportsbooks aren't obligated to do so, leaving many bettors without recourse.
Protect Lineups With Bench Spots
- Use fantasy formats that include a bench or alternate spots to protect against mid-round withdrawals.
- Greg recommends PGA Tour fantasy with a bench or DFS contests that allow subs after round one to avoid total loss.