No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1134: Early Masters Stock Watch, Founders Duel, Bryson in South Africa
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Mar 23, 2026 Quick takes on Matt Fitzpatrick’s Valspar win and what made the course play so strange. A three-way Masters power ranking game naming top contenders and surprising picks. Reaction to NFL Films’ Chasing Sunday and how it compares to golf media. A dramatic LPGA Founders Cup duel between Hyo Joo Kim and Nelly Korda. Bryson and Rahm clash in South Africa and the distance and equipment debate heats up.
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Fitzpatrick Won With Steady Ball Striking Not Hot Putting
- Matt Fitzpatrick's win at the Valspar was built on steady ball-striking and avoiding big mistakes rather than hot putting.
- Fitz went bogey-free over the weekend, led in approach metrics and finished with 15 birdies despite mediocre putting rank (42nd).
Why Certain 'Scruffy' Courses Produce Weird Scores
- The Valspar and Harbour Town feel like courses that punch above their status because firmness, angles and quirky green shapes force different shotmaking.
- Those layouts remove driver often, require creative approaches and reward precision over pure distance.
Cover The Board When Picking Masters Contenders
- When making Masters power rankings, cover diverse player types: long bombers, precise iron players, and proven major performers.
- The panel balanced picks (Scotty, Ludwig, Cam Young, Rom, Xander/Bryson) to cover distance, course fit and major form.