LIV gets OWGR points but still mad and is Phoenix Open Spieth’s time?

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Feb 4, 2026

They react to LIV Golf earning OWGR points and argue about the top-10-only rule. They preview LIV Riyadh and poke fun at the spectacle and media guide oddities. They talk Jazz trade excitement and Super Bowl plans. They preview the WM Phoenix Open, highlight players to watch including Jordan Spieth, and spin a running joke about Brooks Koepka’s ‘mules.’

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ANECDOTE

Jazz Gear And Jaren Jackson Jr. Excitement

Brendan unboxes a huge Utah Jazz gear package and celebrates the trade for Jaren Jackson Jr.
Andy jokes about investing in Jazz suites after they added the new piece.

INSIGHT

LIV Gets Limited OWGR Recognition

LIV Golf earned official OWGR points but only for the top 10 finishers at each event.
Brendan and Andy view this as a reasonable middle ground given LIV's nontraditional structure.

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OWGR Must Adapt, Not Cater To Startups

Brendan argues OWGR should adapt to rank the best players despite odd league setups.
He says LIV's complaints ring hollow because the league ignored several OWGR norms.

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A long-awaited piece of news broke just before we hit record on this episode: the Utah Jazz have added to the Great Young Core! Andy is jubilant after the Jazz traded for Jaren Jackson Jr. on Tuesday afternoon and shows up to record in what Brendan calls a "murdered-out Utah Jazz ensemble." After a Sports Minute focusing on the Great Young Core and Andy's upcoming Super Bowl experience in the Bay Area, the two discuss the actual big news of the day, LIV Golf receiving OWGR points for the 2026 season. The top 10 finishers at each LIV event will receive points, with nothing going to those finishing 11th or worse. This has already led to complaints from the league and comparisons to the full field receiving points at a non-Tour event like the Hero World Challenge. Andy believes LIV's complaints don't have a leg to stand on given that the league does not abide by some of the usual OWGR guidelines to begin with. Brendan dove into the 2026 LIV media guide to learn more about this year's teams and found some great nuggets while researching this week's fourth Ace. LIV will start its season in Riyadh, with the Saturday finish ending up on FOX Business. On the PGA Tour, the WM Phoenix Open looks to NOT finish in a playoff that runs into the Super Bowl. Andy's list of "5 Guys to Monitor This Week (For Various Reasons)" features a sponsored legend, a three-time major champion, and one of Brooks Koepka's mules! We also spend PLENTY of time learning about the second mule Brooks will be bringing along with him into the field this week. There's a hilarious list of DPWT notables in Qatar to round out this week's schedule before Andy and Brendan read the latest statement from the LPGA regarding Sunday's disaster in Florida. We'll see you on Friday for more!

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