The Shotgun Start Live from Chicago, It's Friday Junior!
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Feb 13, 2026 Kevin Van Valkenburg, magazine writer and columnist KVV, leads a playful 'Sliding Doors' alternate-history segment. He imagines wow-factor rewrites of major golf moments, offers impressions, and sparks comedic ripple-effect scenarios. The live show also brews fan Q&A energy and Chicago sports nostalgia.
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Pebble's Putting-Driven Scores
- Pebble Beach often plays easier and becomes a putting contest, letting players shoot very low despite losing strokes in other areas.
- Strokes Gained can hide how playable a course is because short-game hot streaks can overwhelm poor tee-to-green performance.
Seasonality Shapes Tournament Identity
- Hosting crown-jewel events in winter reduces how courses look and feel, hurting viewer interest and course showcase potential.
- Moving marquee events to summer or August would show courses firmer and create better primetime TV windows.
Anthony Kim's Unexpected Return
- Anthony Kim resurfaced and finished high at a recent event, prompting talk of an unlikely comeback story.
- Brendan pegged the odds of AK returning to majors at roughly five percent, but said any major entry would be headline news.