No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1139: Early Augusta Notes + Lauren Wins In Vegas (and calls in!)
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Apr 6, 2026 Lauren Coughlin, LPGA Tour winner and Shadow Creek champion, calls in after her five-shot victory. She talks course setup, firm conditions, and her putting routine. Brief on-course notes from Augusta, a recap of recent tour wins, and chatter about TV-friendly penal setups and confidence after a big win.
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When Leading, Focus On Routine Not Result
- Focus routines, especially putting routine, under pressure instead of results to stay calm with a lead.
- Lauren credited mental coach Bob Rotella and sticking to routine when her mind drifted to winning mid-round.
Hard Courses Can Make Better TV If Fairly Designed
- Tough setups can be great TV when they produce clear separation and varied shot tests rather than random punishment.
- Hosts argued Shadow Creek offered both consequence and birdie potential, making for compelling viewing despite slow pace.
Schedule Firm Tests To Highlight Best Players
- Use firm setups occasionally to identify top talent and create meaningful leaderboards rather than constant target-practice weeks.
- Randy and DJ urged LPGA to schedule more firm, penal weeks like Shadow Creek to reward shot-making.