Dan on Golf LIVE IN DUBAI, Gotterup’s Rise Continues, Rory Ditches Blades
Jan 19, 2026
Evin Priest, an Australian golf journalist and on-site reporter, joins to discuss the thrills of live coverage from Dubai. He shares insight on Chris Gotterup's remarkable win in Hawaii, showcasing his impressive low-trajectory drives. The conversation shifts to Rory McIlroy swapping his blades for cavity-back irons and the implications for amateur golfers. Evin and Dan also debate PGA Tour changes, including the FedExCup restructuring and LIV's global strategy, adding layers to the growing dynamics of professional golf.
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Rule Critique Versus Player Performance
- Dan clarifies his criticism targeted the PGA Tour rule, not Vijay Singh personally.
- He remains opposed to the one-time money-list exemption despite acknowledging Vijay's solid T40 performance.
Playoff Changes Flatten Event Importance
- The PGA Tour is changing playoff points and money to equalize events and reduce playoff weighting.
- Dan sees this as a move to make most events matter similarly and to phase out the old-playoff emphasis.
Reed Open To Returning In Hypothetical
- Evin interviewed Patrick Reed about hypotheticals and Reed said he'd consider returning if eligibility were moved to 2018.
- Reed called the PGA Tour "the best tour in the world" while keeping his answer measured and hypothetical.