No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1110: Gotterup Wins The Sony + Koepka Fallout
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Jan 19, 2026 Chris Gotterup kicks off the PGA Tour season with a thrilling win in Hawaii, showcasing his impressive driving skills despite some weaknesses in wedge play. The podcast dives into the uncertain future of the Hawaiian events and speculates on potential changes to the tour schedule. Reaction to Brooks Koepka's impending return stirs mixed feelings among players, while the Dubai Invitational brings exciting performances from top golfers. Highlights also include a recap of the Latin America Amateur and amusing notes from a trip to the Dominican Republic.
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Recent Win Concentration Highlights Few Dominant Players
- Win distribution since 2024 shows an elite few dominate; Scotty leads with 15, while several players have multiple wins.
- Chris Godderup's three wins since 2024 place him among the tour's most frequent recent winners.
Use TourCast To Study Player Data
- Use the PGA Tour's TourCast and new putting features to analyze players' shot shapes and putting tendencies.
- Fans should explore TourCast to catch up on rounds and understand player performance nuances.
Extreme Week-to-Week Variance Masks Player Quality
- Nick Dunlap's week showed extreme variance: high approach ranks despite disastrous driving holes that swung his stroke contributions.
- Tournament-level volatility still makes driver inconsistency a defining storyline to monitor.