
The Shotgun Start Is Pebble obsolete for the pros, Spieth Island’s dire times, LIV’s OWGR boost in Adelaide
Feb 10, 2026
Energetic Chicago check-in with banter about country club etiquette and live-show plans. They unpack 'chairgate' fallout and viral fan tracker culture. Deep dive on Pebble Beach tech changes, tee-box tweaks, and whether the course still tests pros. Discussion of Aon Swing 5 picks, sponsor exemptions, and five players to watch this week. Recap of LIV Adelaide’s OWGR impact and recent ranking jumps.
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Chairgate Likely Just A Drunk Mishap
- Andy and Brendan joked about 'Chairgate' at Phoenix, concluding it was likely drunk fans and a volunteer, not a gambling-influence plot.
- They compared it to past incidents like a porta-potty door slam at a WGC event.
Spieth Tracker's Dramatic Live Tweets
- Brendan read a thread of obsessive live tweets from a Jordan Spieth tracker called 'Spieth Legion' during Spieth's poor Phoenix round.
- The tweets ranged from play-by-play updates to dramatic statements like 'Dire Straits on the island.'
Merit Versus Sizzle Season-Long Game
- The hosts introduced a season-long contest: Sponsors' Exemptions versus Aon Swing 5 to compare merit vs marketing.
- They plan to track results as a way to evaluate sponsor picks against players who earned entry.
