No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1112: Scottie gets #20, P Prevails in Dubai + Distance Update
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Jan 26, 2026 A recap of Scotty Scheffler’s dominant Amex victory and talk about how his stats and gear changes fuel his run. Reaction to Patrick Reed’s win in Dubai and what it means for his career path. A discussion of the USGA’s distance rollback proposal and the technical testing tweaks being considered. News hits on LIV/Live Golf moves, Champions Tour notes, and a teaser for a Nebraska trip film.
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Event Design Shapes Scoring Value
- The Amex-style multi-course, pro-am format produces low-consequence golf that rewards elite iron-and-short-game players.
- That format makes scoring extreme but less predictive of long-term tour success.
Use Data To Find Real Weaknesses
- Use Arccos Link Pro to capture strokes-gained data and identify strengths and weaknesses across your game.
- Track specific ranges (driving, approaches, short game, putting) and act on the deficits the device reveals.
P Returns In Dubai With Classic P Energy
- Patrick Reed won in Dubai, embraced media moments, and suggested he'd pay fines to play where he wants.
- The hosts reminisce about Reed's chaotic career and Lady J social media episodes that made him a perennial story.