The First Cut Golf
CBS Sports, Golf, PGA Golf Tour, PGA, LIV Golf, Golf Picks, Golf Bets, Tiger Woods
The First Cut takes you inside the ropes of the golf world, on the PGA Tour and beyond. Tournament previews and picks, deep dives into the players and storylines that matter in the sport of golf. Rick Gehman (@RickRunGood) and Greg DuCharme (@therealGFD) join us every week for PGA Tour DFS, betting picks and information you need to know to win your 'One and Done' pools. Patrick McDonald (@pmcdonaldCBS) and Mark Immelman (@mark_immelman) bring you the news to know and expert analysis on the world's most elite players.---'First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 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/
Episodes
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May 7, 2019 • 48min
Koepka, Spieth, Romo headline Byron Nelson field (05/07)
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson are joined by Sean Martin of PGATour.com to preview the weekend action. First, Kyle and Chip review Tiger Woods' Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony (2:33), debate whether Phil actually hit a home run in his latest viral video (7:15) and take their best guess at Tony Romo's score as a member of the field at the AT&T Byron Nelson (10:15). Then, Sean Martin joins the show for unique perspective on Max Homa (22:33), followed by a "Who's No. 1" roundtable (29:45) and picks to win this weekend (38:00). 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
May 6, 2019 • 41min
A win for the grinders (05/06)
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss Max Homa's win at the Wells Fargo, where Rory fell short and more. First, what we can learn about the grind of professional golf in Homa's story (1:18), what kept Rory from being able to maintain his strong first round (9:30) and a Stock Up-Stock Down breakdown for Sergio Garcia (16:28). Then, the latest in the Koepka-Chamblee feud (23:30), Stat of the Day and Over-Unders of the Week (32:18). 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
May 1, 2019 • 47min
Rory turns 30, listener mailbag, Wells Fargo preview (05/01)
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson field questions from listeners and preview the Wells Fargo Championship. First, where Rory stands at this point in his career with his 30th birthday coming up on Saturday (4:23), how golfers deal with social media in the wake of Lexi Thompson's decision to step away from the platform (11:00) and what to make of Justin Thomas' wrist injury (17:08). Then it's on to the mailbag, with several questions on how Tiger influenced the career of his peers (25:36) and finally a preview and picks to win this weekend in Charlotte (37:56). 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
Apr 30, 2019 • 40min
Sean Martin live from Wells Fargo Championship (04/30)
Sean Martin of PGATour.com joins Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson to break down under the radar stories in golf. First, the story of Mickey Wright's 1961 win at Augusta Country Club in "On This Date" (3:00), a look back at the U.S. Opens played at Bethpage in 2002 and 2009 (6:41) and some Wells Fargo trivia (17:53). Then Sean Martin joins the show to discuss the player getting overlooked this season (24:53) and more from life under par and under the radar on the PGA Tour. 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
Apr 29, 2019 • 49min
Jon Rahm wins everywhere (04/29)
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap team play at the Zurich, Tiger Woods' schedule and more. First, what the Zurich Classic win means for Ryan Palmer as well as Jon Rahm (2:45) and other takeaways from the action touching on the brothers Koepka, the Fleetwood-Sergio duo and a missed cut for Adam Scott and Jason Day (8:00). Then, grading the team play event in Stock Up-Stock Down (16:15), whether Tiger Woods withdrawing from the Wells Fargo is concerning (22:45) plus Stat of the Day, Monday's Over-Unders and more (32:00). 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
Apr 24, 2019 • 44min
Best pairings at the Zurich Classic (04/24)
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the team competition in Louisiana this weekend. First, why Tiger's win at The Masters is the best-case scenario for year one of a rearranged schedule (3:16), what to expect from PGA Championship course conditions at its new May date (9:03) and a stock check for Adam Scott heading into his Zurich Classic pairing with Jason Day (14:00). Finally, our favorite pairings in this year's event (22:15) and the fantasy parings that we want to see in the future (30:50). 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
Apr 22, 2019 • 46min
Where Tiger is most likely to win No. 82 (04/22)
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson talk DJ's Sunday collapse and Tiger's 2019 future. First, celebrating Tiger's Friday night out with the green jacket (1:20) and then a deep dive on where we might see him log a record-tying PGA Tour win (5:50). Then, adjustments to Dustin Johnson's stock after a blown lead in Hilton Head (20:55) and the depths of the grind for Jordan Spieth (32:19). 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
Apr 17, 2019 • 28min
RBC Heritage Preview (04/17)
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson make picks for the weekend action in Hilton Head, South Carolina. First, why Tiger's physical transformations play a key part in appreciating his current success (2:20) and recapping the podcast's post-Augusta trip to Pinehurst (8:30). Then, previewing the weekend ahead with a strong field RBC Heritage (15:21) and a discussion of the best player without a PGA Tour win (19:00). 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
Apr 15, 2019 • 52min
Live From Augusta Part IV (04/14)
Kyle Porter and Sean Martin of PGATour.com join Chip Patterson from Augusta to recap Tiger Woods' win at the 2019 Masters. First, the magnitude of Tiger's win (1:00), the impact of weather (12:00), what to make of Tony Finau and Brooks Koepka's performances (22:00), what the vibe was like Sunday morning for the uncommon start (35:00), biggest surprises/disappointments (41:00) and more. 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
Apr 13, 2019 • 30min
Live From Augusta Part III (04/12)
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap the first two rounds of the 2019 Masters. First, what to make of the crowded leaderboard, who to pick to win the green jacket. Then, the highlights from Tiger Woods and what to make of Rory McIlroy's struggles. 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
