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Greg DuCharme and Mark Immelman are on the podcast to breakdown today’s action from the Travelers Championship. Mackenzie Hughes was on 59 watch in the morning wave. What are the odds Hughes holds on to this lead through the rest of the week (1:14)? Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau carded some low rounds together on Thursday. Phil stood out by shooting a 6-under 64 in his first round as a 50-year-old. Is this a sign that Lefty can still keep up with the kids on the PGA Tour (8:45)? We wrap by discussing Sergio Garcia’s comments today about the PGA Tour’s handling of recent COVID cases. Does Sergio have a leg to stand on when he says people who didn’t expect cases were living in ‘la la land’ (18:40)?Play the new Golf Props game by CBS Sports for your chance to win $1,000 after every round at this week’s tournament. Play by visiting https://CBSSports.com/GolfProps—————————'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDCheck us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeer4UbTK9pzZL9_hhCimA/For 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

It was a crazy Wednesday with flashbacks to March 13th at the Players Championship. The PGA Tour saw five players withdraw among concerns over some positive test results for COVID-19. Despite all this, the Travelers Championship is still set to go on as planned just more safety protocols. Rick Gehman and Kyle Porter are on hand for a reaction to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's press conference in Cromwell, CT.—————————'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDCheck us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeer4UbTK9pzZL9_hhCimA/For 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 traveling circus that is the PGA Tour has traveled to the Travelers Championship. Kyle Porter joins Rick Gehman at the top of our podcast to breakdown his top storylines entering the week including a early prediction for PGA Tour player of the year. Kyle also dishes out his expert picks for this week’s tournament in Cromwell, CT. After the break Greg Ducharme joins the pod to go over their top selections for this week. Kyle Porter is our reigning matchup king, can he hold off his fellow podcasters in this week’s contest (30:25)? We also dive into our expert picks, who is a top-10 lock? Who is the top sleeper to target? Who will take home a 1st place payout this week (51:10)?Play the new Golf Props game by CBS Sports for your chance to win $1,000 after every round at this week’s tournament. Play by visiting CBSSports.com/GolfProps—————————'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDCheck us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit youtube.com/channel/UCyeer4UbTK9pzZL9_hhCimA/For more golf coverage from CBS Sports, visit cbssports.com/golf/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit 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 onto the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT! Rick Gehman & Greg DuCharme are with you to preview all the action on the PGA Tour this week. On today’s preview podcast…Course Breakdown - (1:40)Tips for Playing DFS - (6:35)DraftKings Pricing Breakdown$10k - (8:10)$9k - (14:55)$8k - (24:15)$7k - (38:05)$6k - (43:45)Play the new Golf Props game by CBS Sports for your chance to win $1,000 after every round at this week’s tournament. Play by visiting https://CBSSports.com/GolfProps—————————'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDCheck us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeer4UbTK9pzZL9_hhCimA/For 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

Webb Simpson notched his second win of the season after an impressive 64 on Sunday. Why are people continually underrating Webb as a top player in the world (0:20). Abraham Ancer might be one of the most unlucky players on tour. He shot a final round 65 after co-leading at 54-holes. Practically any other tournament that’d be good enough for the win (14:05). Tyrrell Hatton kept us entertained on Sunday at Harbour Town. Should we expect to see him more at the top of PGA Tour leaderboards (17:30)? Jordan Spieth rollercoaster came crashing to a halt this weekend, has Kyle lost all confidence in the former Masters champ (21:30)? Brooks Koepka is finally returning to the BK we know and love. What are the takeaways from his best finish of the season thus far (22:40)?—————————'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDCheck us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeer4UbTK9pzZL9_hhCimA/For 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

This leaderboard is INSANE at the RBC Heritage. We enter the final round with four players tied for the lead at Harbour Town (0:30). Webb Simpson held his own after sleeping can he or one of the other co-leaders convert or is their value to anyone trailing in the pack? Rick and Kyle also speak to what they’re looking forward to watching most on Sunday at Hilton Head (18:15). The PGA Tour said on Saturday that the impact of Nick Watney’s COVID related WD is minimal after 11 tests came back negative at Harbour Town. How big of a wake-up call was this for the tour (24:00)?—————————'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDCheck us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeer4UbTK9pzZL9_hhCimA/For 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

Golf twitter erupted on Friday afternoon after the PGA Tour announced Nick Watney tested positive for COVID-19. How did this happen and what does it mean for the PGA Tour going forward (0:20)? Webb Simpson is your 36-hole leader after an INCREDIBLE day on the putting surface. Bryson DeChambeau sits just one shot off that lead, can the swing machine or another player make a run over the weekend (12:36)? We wrap with our strategy to bet heading into the weekend. Who do Rick and Greg like to take home the tartan jacket (20:43)?—————————'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDCheck us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeer4UbTK9pzZL9_hhCimA/For 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

It’s déjà vu all over again as Jordan Spieth soars in round one. He overcame a triple-bogey early on in his round by lighting his second-nine on fire with six straight birdies! Is this another flash in the pan or can Jordan put up a another top-10 finish (4:05)? Bryson DeChambeau overcame expectations by not getting into too much trouble off the tee at Pete Dye’s low country masterpiece. Can he keep the momentum going over the weekend (16:00)? Rory McIlroy is the no. 1 ranked player in the world who hits the ball a mile. So of course he shot a 1-over 72 on one of the PGA Tour’s shortest courses. Are we pressing the panic button on Rory after two consecutive rounds over par (25:15)?—————————'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDCheck us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeer4UbTK9pzZL9_hhCimA/For 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

Golf keeps going baby! We’re previewing the 2020 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links at Hilton Head. We start off by breaking down our favorite storylines for the 2020 RBC Heritage (1:35). Can the top of the OWGR rebound? Will Bryson be able to overpower this classic Pete Dye design? Was Jordan Spieth’s solid performance last week a byproduct of familiarity with Colonial or has he really found something? We’re going back to the well with matchup bets this week! Reigning picks champ Mark Immelman isn’t on the call today but he has sent absentee picks. Can our “Young Guns” topple “Old Man Mark” (9:28)? We also dish out our expert picks. Who is our crew targeting for their Top-10 Locks, Sleepers and Picks to Win (25:45)? Stay tuned for our first look at this week’s CBS Sports Golf Props game with Rick Gehman, the quizmaster himself (34:08). Play for free today at CBSSports.com/GolfProps. Finally we wrap with our best bets for the 2020 RBC Heritage (40:17).—————————'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @KylePorterCBS, @mark_immelman, @RickRunGood, @therealGFDCheck us out on YouTube for video podcasts and exclusive content, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeer4UbTK9pzZL9_hhCimA/For 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 onto the next! The PGA Tour moves onto Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. We're coming at you with a full daily fantasy breakdown from our experts Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme. The field is absolutely stacked once again. The First Cut will be with you ALL week with betting previews and instant analysis pods after every round of the RBC Heritage. We've got you covered today with our DFS breakdown of this absolutely stellar tournament at Harbour Town. We start the show off with an in-depth course analysis (2:35), after that we dish out some advice for beginner DFS player to help you cash in your next run at the “Milly Maker” (9:05).Draftkings Player Pricing Breakdown$10,000 and up (11:40)$9,000 (17:30)$8,000 (21:00)$7,000 (27:00)$6,000 (35:40)---'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow 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