The First Cut Golf

The PGA Tour has played three rounds at the Safeway Open, we’re chatting about it on today’s episode of The First Cut Podcast… Literally anyone can win this thing tomorrow. 17 golfers will start the final round within 3 shots of the lead. Cameron Percy, Brian Stuard and James Hahn all co-lead, but their odds to win on Sunday are short (0:10). A pair of ultra young guns also find themselves at the top of the leaderboard. Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala are pithing reach of career altering wins. What are the odds these young players can make a move on Sunday (8:15)? We wrap with our final picks for tomorrow. Pretty much anyone can win with a low score on Sunday, who is worth a wager (14:25)? —————————Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow @FirstCutPod on Twitter and InstagramFollow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Round 2 of the Safeway Open is in the books. On today’s episode of The First Cut we’re chatting about… Leader Sam Burns holds two shots over the next competitor. He’s a proven winner on the Korn Ferry Tour, is ready for a first PGA Tour win (0:55)? Harry Higgs is golf twitter’s darling son. He gave the community a great gift today when he made albatross to close out his round to move into solo 2nd. Is that amazing shot going to be a reason to be skeptical when it comes to betting him this weekend (4:43)?  Jordan Spieth was on pace to make the cut until he reached his final hole of the day, that’s when a double bogey sent him home early. What needs to change for the former No. 1 player in the world to return back to golf’s upper echelon (10:24). Phil Mickelson cobbled together a made cut after looking a little shaky on Thursday. With roughly 30% of fairways hit, it’s safe to assume his game won’t hold up at Winged Foot. That still isn’t stopping one bettor from dropping $45,000 wager on Lefty to win next week (17:00). We wrap by taking a look toward the third round and determining our favorite picks for the weekend (22:50). —————————Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow @FirstCutPod on Twitter and InstagramFollow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The First Cut Podcast is back after a long one day off season. We’re chatting about the Safeway Open among other things on today’s episode… It’s a crowded leaderboard in Napa Valley, who has the most staying power among the leaders? Phil Mickelson has somehow put together a round under par. What’s our confidence in him as we start to peak ahead to the U.S. Open. Jordan Spieth… oh Jordan. The first round of his 2021 season has not begun under ideal terms. Kyle Porter laments about the situation. Akshay Bhatia, Andy Zhang and Sahith Theegala offer some youthful injection into this week’s tournament. We wrap with a little chat about Brooks Koepka’s surprise withdrawal from the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot. —————————Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow @FirstCutPod on Twitter and InstagramFollow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you enjoy the PGA Tour’s offseason? Yeah… so did we! We’re back at you again with a Safeway Open less than 24 hours after Dustin Johnson took home a large payday and the FedEx Cup at the TOUR Championship. Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of The First Cut Podcast… The FedEx Cup was handed out one week ago, now let’s start looking at next year’s FedEx Cup! We start off by hammering just how crucial it can be to gain those crucial FedEx Cup points early in the season (2:38). Phil Mickelson is one of two superstars in the field this week. Lefty is coming off a debut win on the PGA Tour Champions. How likely is it that Phil can bring that momentum over to the PGA Tour (11:45). Jordan Spieth is the other superstar playing this week. As we’ve mentioned once or twice, his form has not been up to major caliber. What’s our confidence level in him this week and will he ever win again (18:15)? After the break we’re coming at you with our Matchup Bets (30:25), Expert Picks (44:15), One & Done Leans (50:25) and Best Bets (52:15). —————————Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow @FirstCutPod on Twitter and InstagramFollow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Johnson is the winner of the 2020 FedEx Cup. We break it down and more on today’s First Cut Podcast… Dustin Johnson has not been shy about saying he wants a FedEx Cup on his trophy shelf, the $15m bonus doesn’t can’t either. Does this commanding victory take DJ to “Top 10 Great” status (1:30)? Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas had the best shot at closing the gap to Dustin Johnson on Monday. What didn’t work for these young superstars and what can we expect from them going forward (11:27)? This was the second year of the new FedEx Cup format, how are we feeling about the staggered start two years in (21:05)? Dustin Johnson slammed the books on his Player of the Year case. Our attention is on Rookie of the Year, Viktor Hovland vs Scottie Scheffler (26:40). After the break we wrap with our early leans for the U.S. Open, is DJ a given to win at Winged Foot (34:10)? We wrap with a coronation of our own as we recognize the official First Cut One and Done / Matchup Challenge Belt winners (41:25). —————————Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow @FirstCutPod on Twitter and InstagramFollow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The TOUR Championship rolls on at East Lake. We’re breaking down the third round on today’s episode of The First Cut Golf Podcast… Dustin Johnson is firmly in control of this tournament. How did DJ get so far ahead of the pack on Sunday (3:13)? Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas are the closest to DJ. At 5 shots off the pace with 18 holes to go, are they hopelessly left in the dust (8:27)? Jon Rahm is a distant 4th at 13-under. After much improved performance compared to Saturday, is he able to make a run on Monday (22:33)? Collin Morikawa rounds out the top-5 at the TOUR Championship. He’s unlikely to win but still a great story to see this young gun and former First Cut guest play so well (25:00). —————————Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow @FirstCutPod on Twitter and InstagramFollow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The TOUR Championship continues at East Lake. We’re breaking down the second round on today’s episode of The First Cut Golf Podcast… Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm seemed unstoppable after yesterday’s first round. With a pair of scores over par today their win is far from guaranteed. What can we expect from the duo tomorrow (1:17)? Sungjae Im made a huge rise up the leaderboard today with a 64, Sungbot held the lead briefly on Saturday, can we expect him to take it outright tomorrow (7:26)? Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas round out the top 4 of the leaderboard, just how bad has JT’s putting been this week and can he turn it around (11:49)? Finally we wrap with our favorite players to make a run on moving day (21:00) —————————Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow @FirstCutPod on Twitter and InstagramFollow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The TOUR Championship has arrived! We’re breaking down the first round on today’s episode of The First Cut Golf Podcast… It’s deja vu all over again as Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm trade birdie putts on the links. Neither player has fallen from their lofty starting positions, is this tournament now a two-horse race (2:01)? Justin Thomas has leveraged his starting position in the tournament to turn in an impressive card on Friday. What can JT do in order to win a second FedEx Cup title (7:53)? Rory McIlroy is getting the baby bump in his first round as a father. Can he turn today’s 64 into another win at the TOUR Championship (12:10)?  After the break we take a look at the leaderboard and ponder who could make a run tomorrow in round 2 of the TOUR Championship (21:15). —————————Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow @FirstCutPod on Twitter and InstagramFollow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re previewing the 2020 U.S. Open just a little early today. Rick and Greg are bringing you some early leans and futures action as they look past the TOUR Championship to the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. Who do they like to bring home the year’s second major? Find out on the latest episode of The First Cut Golf Podcast.—————————Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow @FirstCutPod on Twitter and InstagramFollow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Gehman, Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman preview the TOUR Championship at East Lake on this episode of The First Cut Podcast We’re priming you for the final leg of the TOUR Championship. People, ourselves included, routinely diss the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Are we actually excited though about this year’s finale (2:30)? Mark Immelman breaks through the first nine at East Lake and details what the PGA Tour’s best players will need to do in order to close the gap on the pre-tournament leaders (5:00). Kyle Porter turns his focus to the race for PGA Tour player of the year. Dustin Johnson vs Jon Rahm vs Justin Thomas vs Webb Simpson vs Collin Morikawa… anyone of those players could bolster their POTY resume this weekend (13:00). Rick Gehman breaks down the “hot potato” contest for the tile of No. 1 golfer in the world. Can Jon Rahm take the title from Dustin Johnson this weekend (22:50)? We also chat Matchup Wagers (29:40), Expert Picks (37:52), One & Done Leans (47:17) and Best Bets (51:52) —————————Check us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow @FirstCutPod on Twitter and InstagramFollow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDFor more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices