LIV’s incredible Anthony Kim comeback story, Morikawa’s return in an A+ week at Pebble

Feb 16, 2026

They relive Anthony Kim’s stunning Adelaide comeback and his vintage shotmaking that reignited buzz around his return. They contrast the LIV telecast hype with cold critique and dissect Rahm and Bryson’s brutal Sundays. Then they pivot to Pebble Beach, celebrating Collin Morikawa’s clutch comeback and questioning Sam Burns’ risky finish. Short tangents include sponsor exemption gripes, Gary Player drama, and a college basketball rant.

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ANECDOTE

Teed Up At Youth Basketball

Brendan recounts getting a technical foul at a youth basketball game and needing time to 'decompress' afterward.
He apologized later but described the moment as emotionally intense despite their eventual win.

INSIGHT

Morikawa’s Iron Play Reasserted Him

Colin Morikawa’s Pebble win suggests he retained elite approach skills despite a drought, performing especially well on approach shots.
The win signals a regained confidence and potential major threat if he sustains course management and ball-striking.

ADVICE

Play More, Obsess Less

Play more golf and reduce perfectionism to regain form after a slump, as Morikawa described shifting focus from outcomes to process.
Brendan suggests embracing shot-making over rigid routines to rebuild confidence and consistency.

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Back at home after a week in Chicago, Brendan is joined by "The Boys" for this beefy Monday show. This episode was recorded late on Sunday night after BP was issued a technical foul during a youth basketball game and needed time to "decompress" before using a microphone. Joseph immediately wants to learn why Brendan was T'd up and finds that his actions were completely justified after a complete rules breakdown. While the technical foul may be a big story for this podcast, the biggest story in sports this weekend belongs to LIV Golf following Anthony Kim's win in Adelaide. AK erased a five-shot Sunday deficit playing in a group with major champions Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, defeating Rahm by three shots for his first win in 16 years. Brendan, Joseph, and PJ recap the final round, covering Kim's outstanding iron play, the return of the swagger that made him captivating to begin with, and the many inspiring quotes from after the tournament wrapped up. They also question some of the broadcast's hyperbolic statements about the magnitude of the moment. There is also plenty of discussion about brutal Sundays from Rahm and Bryson, adding yet another week without a win for both of them on the LIV Golf tour. Not to be completely outdone, the PGA Tour had an "A+ week" at Pebble Beach according to Brendan. Collin Morikawa came from behind to secure his first win since the 2023 Zozo, making a four on the 18th hole for the win. Joseph and Brendan break down performances from Morikawa, Akshay Bhatia, and even Scottie Scheffler, who found himself in the mix again after a slow start on Thursday. Joseph also calls out Sam Burns for his club choice on the final hole, something that only a Deputy would do. In news, Gary Player remains upset with Augusta National (and Brendan may have an idea of why), sponsor exemptions go to - who else? - Jordan Spieth and Tony Finau, and Brendan and PJ go in on the Providence Friars following a dirty Saturday game against the Johnnies.

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